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ZHUHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2022 - A large amphibious aircraft "Kunlong" AG600M fire extinguisher performs a 12-ton water injection demonstration at the Zhuhai Air Show in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China, Nov 8, 2022.

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AG600M

ZHUHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2022 - A large amphibious aircraft "Kunlong" AG600M fire extinguisher performs a 12-ton water injection demonstration at the Zhuhai Air Show in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China, Nov 8, 2022.

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AG600M

ZHUHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2022 - A large amphibious aircraft "Kunlong" AG600M fire extinguisher performs a 12-ton water injection demonstration at the Zhuhai Air Show in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China, Nov 8, 2022.

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AG600M

ZHUHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2022 - A large amphibious aircraft "Kunlong" AG600M fire extinguisher performs a 12-ton water injection demonstration at the Zhuhai Air Show in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China, Nov 8, 2022.

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AG600M

ZHUHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2022 - A large amphibious aircraft "Kunlong" AG600M fire extinguisher performs a 12-ton water injection demonstration at the Zhuhai Air Show in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China, Nov 8, 2022.

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AG600M

ZHUHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2022 - A large amphibious aircraft "Kunlong" AG600M fire extinguisher performs a 12-ton water injection demonstration at the Zhuhai Air Show in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China, Nov 8, 2022.

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AG600M

ZHUHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2022 - A large amphibious aircraft "Kunlong" AG600M fire extinguisher performs a 12-ton water injection demonstration at the Zhuhai Air Show in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China, Nov 8, 2022.

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AG600M

ZHUHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2022 - A large amphibious aircraft "Kunlong" AG600M fire extinguisher performs a 12-ton water injection demonstration at the Zhuhai Air Show in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China, Nov 8, 2022.

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-HONG KONG-MACAO GREATER BAY AREA-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240217) -- GUANGZHOU, Feb. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An AG600M large amphibious aircraft is produced at the final assembly line facility in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 7, 2022. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, a city cluster, is one of the most open areas in China with economic vitality. The greater bay area is composed of nine cities in Guangdong Province including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing, and two special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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China's AG600M amphibious aircraft complete key test flights

STORY: China's AG600M amphibious aircraft complete key test flights SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the AG600M aircraft in test flight STORYLINE: Four China-developed AG600M firefighting aircraft have completed a series of key tests for compliance during 2023, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). The AG600M aircraft, a member of the homegrown AG600 large amphibious aircraft family, is aiming to obtain the required type certificate by the end of 2024, and to be delivered to operators for firefighting and other rescue operations in 2025, said the AVIC. Compared with the technology demonstrator AG600 aircraft, the firefighting-specialized AG600M has an upgraded maximum take-off weight of 60 tonnes, and a maximum water-dropping capacity of up to 12 tonnes. Multiple other improvements have also been made to this aircraft, giving it more comfort and better economic performance, said the devel

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China testing three large amphibious aircraft

STORY: China testing three large amphibious aircraft DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:23 LOCATION: ZHUHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of AG600M aircraft STORYLINE: China has put three AG600M aircraft, a full-configuration firefighting model belonging to the AG600 large amphibious aircraft family, into flight test missions. The third AG600M firefighting aircraft prototype successfully completed its first flight test mission on Friday in Zhuhai. The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the country's leading plane-maker, said that during the 13-minute flight, the aircraft carried out a series of planned flight tests. The AVIC said that the aircraft performed well, and all of its systems were operating stably. The AG600, codenamed Kunlong, is vital aeronautical equipment for China's emergency-rescue system. The AG600M is specifically designed to combat forest fires. Its maximum take-off weight is 60 tonnes, with a water-carrying capacity of up to 12 tonnes and a flight r

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Xinhua Headlines: Airshow China displays advanced technology, shared market

(221113) -- GUANGZHOU, Nov. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- AG600M, an amphibious firefighting aircraft codenamed "Kunlong," conducts a water-dropping demonstration at the 14th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Hong Zehua)

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Airshow China displays advanced technology, promotes business cooperation

STORY: Airshow China displays advanced technology, promotes business cooperation DATELINE: Nov. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: ZHUHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Airshow China STORYLINE: The 14th China Int'l Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China, concluded on Sunday in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province. During the event, China showcased an array of new aircraft and a range of unmanned equipment. China's first homegrown large jetliner, the C919, took part in a flying display. In late Sept., the C919 obtained its type certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China. AG600M, China's independently-developed large amphibious firefighting plane, demonstrated its water-dropping function. Visitors were also able to have immersive experiences in a life-size replica of China's orbiting Tiangong space station. Since its inception in 1996, Airshow China has become an important window for showcasing advanced technologies and equipment from home and

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Amphibious firefighting aircraft "drinks" 600kg water in one second

STORY: Amphibious firefighting aircraft "drinks" 600kg water in one second DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:22 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of AG600M amphibious firefighting aircraft at the expo 2. various of AG600M amphibious firefighting aircraft in application STORYLINE: At the ongoing 14th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China, two AG600M amphibious firefighting aircraft demonstrated their firefighting skills. Within about 20 seconds, an AG600M is able to draw around 12 tons of water, or about 600 kg per second. AG600M is a full-state, new-configuration firefighting model belonging to China's AG600 large amphibious aircraft family, which is specially developed to serve the country's emergency rescue missions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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(221108) -- ZHUHAI, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An AG600M aircraft demonstrates its water-dropping function at the 14th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, on Nov. 8, 2022. The 14th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China, kicked off on Tuesday in the port city of Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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China's AG600M firefighting aircraft completes water gathering, dropping tests

STORY: China's AG600M firefighting aircraft completes water gathering, dropping tests DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:46 LOCATION: JINGMEN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the AG600M aircraft spraying water 2. various of the AG600M aircraft STORYLINE: China's AG600M large amphibious aircraft completed water gathering and dropping tests Tuesday at Zhanghe Airport in the city of Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province. According to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the AG600M aircraft, a full-configuration firefighting model belonging to the AG600 large amphibious aircraft family, is expected to serve firefighting missions from 2023 and enter the market in 2025. Codenamed Kunlong, the AG600 large amphibious aircraft family is seen as key aeronautical equipment for China's emergency-rescue system. It was developed by AVIC to meet the needs of firefighting and marine-rescue missions, as well as other critical emergency-rescue operations. Xinhua News Agency correspon

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CHINA-HUBEI-KUNLONG-FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT-TESTS (CN)

(220927) -- JINGMEN, Sept. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes picture of an AG600M firefighting aircraft in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province, Sept. 27, 2022. Codenamed Kunlong, the AG600 large amphibious aircraft family is seen as key aeronautical equipment for China's emergency-rescue system. It was developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the country's leading plane-maker, to meet the needs of firefighting and marine-rescue missions, as well as other critical emergency-rescue operations. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

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CHINA-HUBEI-KUNLONG-FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT-TESTS (CN)

(220927) -- JINGMEN, Sept. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Crew members of an AG600M firefighting aircraft disembark from the plane after a gathering and dropping water test in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province, Sept. 27, 2022. Codenamed Kunlong, the AG600 large amphibious aircraft family is seen as key aeronautical equipment for China's emergency-rescue system. It was developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the country's leading plane-maker, to meet the needs of firefighting and marine-rescue missions, as well as other critical emergency-rescue operations. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

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CHINA-HUBEI-KUNLONG-FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT-TESTS (CN)

(220927) -- JINGMEN, Sept. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An AG600M firefighting aircraft lands at Zhanghe Airport during a gathering and dropping water test in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province, Sept. 27, 2022. Codenamed Kunlong, the AG600 large amphibious aircraft family is seen as key aeronautical equipment for China's emergency-rescue system. It was developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the country's leading plane-maker, to meet the needs of firefighting and marine-rescue missions, as well as other critical emergency-rescue operations. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

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CHINA-HUBEI-KUNLONG-FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT-TESTS (CN)

(220927) -- JINGMEN, Sept. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An AG600M firefighting aircraft flies in the sky during a gathering and dropping water test in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province, Sept. 27, 2022. Codenamed Kunlong, the AG600 large amphibious aircraft family is seen as key aeronautical equipment for China's emergency-rescue system. It was developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the country's leading plane-maker, to meet the needs of firefighting and marine-rescue missions, as well as other critical emergency-rescue operations. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

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CHINA-HUBEI-KUNLONG-FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT-TESTS (CN)

(220927) -- JINGMEN, Sept. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An AG600M firefighting aircraft drops water during a gathering and dropping water test in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province, Sept. 27, 2022. Codenamed Kunlong, the AG600 large amphibious aircraft family is seen as key aeronautical equipment for China's emergency-rescue system. It was developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the country's leading plane-maker, to meet the needs of firefighting and marine-rescue missions, as well as other critical emergency-rescue operations. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

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CHINA-HUBEI-KUNLONG-FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT-TESTS (CN)

(220927) -- JINGMEN, Sept. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An AG600M firefighting aircraft takes off from water during a gathering and dropping water test in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province, Sept. 27, 2022. Codenamed Kunlong, the AG600 large amphibious aircraft family is seen as key aeronautical equipment for China's emergency-rescue system. It was developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the country's leading plane-maker, to meet the needs of firefighting and marine-rescue missions, as well as other critical emergency-rescue operations. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

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CHINA-HUBEI-KUNLONG-FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT-TESTS (CN)

(220927) -- JINGMEN, Sept. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An AG600M firefighting aircraft flies in the sky during a gathering and dropping water test in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province, Sept. 27, 2022. Codenamed Kunlong, the AG600 large amphibious aircraft family is seen as key aeronautical equipment for China's emergency-rescue system. It was developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the country's leading plane-maker, to meet the needs of firefighting and marine-rescue missions, as well as other critical emergency-rescue operations. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

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CHINA-HUBEI-KUNLONG-FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT-TESTS (CN)

(220927) -- JINGMEN, Sept. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An AG600M firefighting aircraft gathers water during a gathering and dropping water test in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province, Sept. 27, 2022. Codenamed Kunlong, the AG600 large amphibious aircraft family is seen as key aeronautical equipment for China's emergency-rescue system. It was developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the country's leading plane-maker, to meet the needs of firefighting and marine-rescue missions, as well as other critical emergency-rescue operations. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

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CHINA-HUBEI-KUNLONG-FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT-TESTS (CN)

(220927) -- JINGMEN, Sept. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An AG600M firefighting aircraft takes off from Zhanghe Airport during a gathering and dropping water test in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province, Sept. 27, 2022. Codenamed Kunlong, the AG600 large amphibious aircraft family is seen as key aeronautical equipment for China's emergency-rescue system. It was developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the country's leading plane-maker, to meet the needs of firefighting and marine-rescue missions, as well as other critical emergency-rescue operations. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

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2nd AG600M large amphibious aircraft completes maiden flight test

The second AG600M firefighting aircraft prototype completed its first flight test mission on Saturday in Zhuhai, China's Guangdong Province. #AG600

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2nd AG600M large amphibious aircraft completes maiden flight test

STORY: 2nd AG600M large amphibious aircraft completes maiden flight test DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:31 LOCATION: ZHUHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the maiden flight test STORYLINE: The second AG600M firefighting aircraft prototype completed its first flight test mission on Saturday in Zhuhai, China's Guangdong Province. During the 22-minute flight, the aircraft performed well. The AG600M aircraft is expected to serve firefighting missions from 2023 and enter the market in 2025. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Zhuhai, China. (XHTV)