AIRMEDIOIN DEVELOPMENT
AG600 Kunlong
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
The AG600 Kunlong (Jilong) is the world's largest amphibious aircraft, developed by AVIC for maritime patrol, search and rescue, and firefighting missions. With a hull optimized for water takeoffs and landings, the AG600 has significant military utility for South China Sea patrol and surveillance, island resupply, and special operations insertion over water. The military version is anticipated to carry maritime surveillance sensors.
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AG600 Kunlong - AVIC
VENTAJAS
- World's largest amphibious aircraft provides unique strategic utility
- Can operate from remote water bodies without airports
- Long range for maritime patrol in South China Sea
- 4-engine turboprop reliability for extended overwater flights
- Dual civil/military use flexibility
DESVENTAJAS
- Turboprop speed limits time-critical response capability
- Water operations require suitable sea states (wave height restrictions)
- Less capable in anti-submarine role than dedicated maritime patrol aircraft
- Limited weapons integration in current variants
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW4-6 Flight Crew + Mission Crew
RANGE4,500 Km
ENGINE4× WJ-6 Turboprop (3,812 Shp Each)
LENGTH37 M
WEIGHT53,500 Kg MTOW
CEILING9,000 M
WINGSPAN38.8 M
MAX SPEED500 Km/H
WATER LOAD12 Tonnes Fire Retardant
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