China: China's AG600 large amphibious aircraft completes forest fire duty.

Shotlist FILE: China - 2026 1. Various of AG600 large amphibious aircraft flying over forest region of Greater Khingan Mountains, releasing water 2. Various of technicians inspecting AG600 aircraft FILE: China - Exact Location and Date Unknown 3. Various of AG600 aircraft releasing water 4. Various of AG600 aircraft landing on water 5. AG600 aircraft taking off Storyline China's domestically developed AG600 "Kunlong" amphibious aircraft has wrapped up its four months of aerial emergency response and forest fire prevention operations in Jiagedaqi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China on Monday. During the four-month deployment, the AG600 conducted 35 forest patrol flights, logging 100 hours of safe flight time and dropping around 390 tonnes of water. The aircraft also took part in forest fire drills in the Greater Khingan Mountains, carrying out intensive firefighting operations, including coordinated air-ground responses and efforts to tackle crown fires. With its ability to fly at low altitudes and speeds, large water-carrying capacity and strong maneuverability, the AG600 demonstrated its capabilities to respond to emergencies and fighting fires in complex forest environments. The aircraft is developed to meet its needs for forest firefighting and water rescue and the world's largest civil amphibious aircraft by maximum takeoff weight. It will next enter regular deployment, supporting a new model for forest fire prevention and suppression. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]