
"China Launches AG600, The World's Biggest Amphibious " Topic
5 Posts
All members in good standing are free to post here. Opinions expressed here are solely those of the posters, and have not been cleared with nor are they endorsed by The Miniatures Page.
Please be courteous toward your fellow TMP members.
For more information, see the TMP FAQ.
Back to the Modern Aviation Discussion (1946-2011) Message Board Back to the Ultramodern Warfare (2014-present) Message Board
Areas of InterestModern
Featured Hobby News Article
Featured Link
Featured Profile Article The first of a series of reports from sargonII, who is currently traveling in the Middle East.
Featured Book Review
Featured Movie Review
|
Tango01  | 25 Dec 2017 12:19 p.m. PST |
….Aircraft "It is the largest amphibious aircraft currently being produced and it's tailored to support China's extra-territorial claims. It's been a year and a half since we reported on China's ambitious AG600 amphibian project, its intended uses, and its strategic implications, but yesterday the indigenous design finally took to the air for the first time. The roughly 737-sized aircraft flew for a short period of time from Zhuhai airport in Guangdong province. The flight seemed fairly uneventful and video of it was aired by Chinese media and has made its way around social media…" Main page link Amicalement Armand |
Editor in Chief Bill  | 25 Dec 2017 1:16 p.m. PST |
The Pacific Clipper flies again! |
jurgenation  | 25 Dec 2017 2:48 p.m. PST |
|
Charlie 12 | 25 Dec 2017 3:49 p.m. PST |
Juan Trippe would be proud (China Clipper days). |
Cacique Caribe | 26 Dec 2017 12:59 a.m. PST |
Described as "a protector spirit of the sea, islands and reefs". LOL. Because we all know how protective they are of the sea, islands and reefs in the South China Sea. Dan
|
|