Members of ground staff in front of China's domestically developed AG600, the world's largest amphibious aircraft, after it lands on its maiden flight in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China. Reuters
Members of ground staff in front of China's domestically developed AG600, the world's largest amphibious aircraft, after it lands on its maiden flight in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China. Reuters

Aviation

China launches world's biggest amphibious aircraft

The AG600's flight capabilities put all of China's island-building projects in the South China Sea well within range.

AFP

December 24, 2017

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