MilitaryAG600 Kunlong Military Variant
Transport Aircraftconfirmed
The AVIC AG600 Kunlong is a large seaplane designed by AVIC and assembled by CAIGA. Powered by four Ivchenko AI-20 turboprops, it is one of the largest flying boats with a 53.5 t (118,000 lb) MTOW. After five years of development, assembly started in August 2014, it was rolled out on 23 July 2016 and it made its first flight from Zhuhai Airport on 24 December 2017. It obtained its type certificate in 2025, with deliveries starting in October 2025.
Specifications
| Type | Transport Aircraft |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | CAIGA |
| Introduced | 2017 |
| Status | In development |
| Speed | 560 km/h |
| Range | 4,500 km |
| Ceiling | 6,000 m |
| Weight | 53.5 t |
| Length | 36.9 m |
| Wingspan | 38.8 m |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| China | — | confirmed |
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