World’s largest amphibious aircraft

World's largest amphibious aircraft made in China

Question: Which of the following country has recently made World’s largest amphibious aircraft?
(a) France
(b) Russia
(c) China
(d) United States of America
Ans: (c)
Related facts:

  • On 23 July 2016 China has completed production of a massive amphibious aircraft that it plans to use to fight forest fires and perform marine rescue missions.
  • AG-600 is the name of the aircraft.
  • The aircraft has a maximum take-off weight of 53.5 tonnes, a maximum cruising speed of 500 km per hour, a maximum flight range of 4,500 km.
  • Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is the maker of the aircraft.
  • The 37-meter-long AG600 with a wingspan of 38.8 meters is by far the world’s largest amphibian aircraft.
  • The aircraft is capable to fly from both land and water.

Reference:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-07/23/c_135534988.htm
http://sputniknews.com/asia/20160725/1043609286/china-amphibious-aircraft.html