China’s aviation sector just leveled up! The second batch-produced AG600 'Kunlong' amphibious aircraft aced its production test flight in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, bringing it one step closer to real-world missions. Think of it as a high-stakes dress rehearsal before the big debut 🎭✈️.
A four-person crew put the AG600-1102 through its paces: taxiing tests, system checks, and high-altitude flights—basically aviation’s version of a final exam 📝. Spoiler: It passed with flying colors! After a smooth landing, the aircraft headed to Yichang for a fresh coat of paint 🎨, because even mega-machines need a glow-up.
Why does this matter? The AG600 isn’t just any plane—it’s a firefighting, rescue-operations powerhouse that can land on water 💧. With this milestone, China edges closer to deploying these bad boys for critical missions. Investors, take note: This could shake up regional logistics and disaster response markets 🌏💼.
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Second batch-produced AG600 aircraft completes production test flight
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