China builds world’s largest amphibious aircraft

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China builds world’s largest amphibious aircraft Jul 24, 2016 10:07:55 GMT -8

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Is it a boat? Is it a plane? China builds world’s largest amphibious aircraft (VIDEOS)

Published time: 24 Jul, 2016 16:38

After seven years of construction China has unveiled the AG600, the world’s largest amphibious aircraft. Half boat and half airplane, the craft can take off at a staggering weight of 53 tonnes and can pick up 12 tonnes of water in an impressive 20 seconds.

Intended for marine missions and fighting forest fires, the AG600 was unveiled in Zhuhai in the southern Guangdong province on July 23. The plane – which can take off from land or water – is seen as an aviation “milestone” for the country, according to Xinhua News.

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China builds world’s largest amphibious aircraft Jul 24, 2016 11:52:22 GMT -8 TRP likes this

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I wonder how this fits into their build up of the navy. With missles, aircraft carriers are sitting ducks. The Chinese have a different approach to things than we do. This is a usable Spruce Goose.

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China builds world’s largest amphibious aircraft Jul 24, 2016 12:09:01 GMT -8

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Jul 24, 2016 11:52:22 GMT -8 Booted Redneck said:

I wonder how this fits into their build up of the navy. With missles, aircraft carriers are sitting ducks. The Chinese have a different approach to things than we do. This is a usable Spruce Goose.

That is exactly what it reminds me of. I don't really see any military applications other than a transport.

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China builds world’s largest amphibious aircraft Jul 24, 2016 12:20:15 GMT -8

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Jul 24, 2016 12:17:45 GMT -8 Booted Redneck said:

I was thinking of the landing craft used by the Marines in , Korea, and at the beginning of Vietnam.

I guess it could deliver a pretty staggering amount of equipment on the water.

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China builds world’s largest amphibious aircraft Jul 25, 2016 7:49:20 GMT -8

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Post by acptulsa on Jul 25, 2016 7:49:20 GMT -8

They cite fighting forest fires as a strength, and even imply that's its primary purpose. But if it's a tanker, and if they've been quietly developing their air-to-air refueling techniques, a tanker that can buy a load at any port is an obvious advantage against a distant enemy with airstrips worldwide.

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China builds world’s largest amphibious aircraft

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