The AG600 Kunlong is a massive 50-ton amphibious aircraft designed by China to conquer extreme maritime environments. This machine combines the mechanics of a high-speed surface vessel and a heavy flying boat to execute search and rescue and aerial firefighting missions. Explore the complex aerodynamics, brutal hydrodynamic forces, and advanced fly-by-wire systems that allow the AG600 Kunlong to survive punishing ocean swells and scoop 12 tons of water in exactly 20 seconds. Engineering a massive aircraft capable of operating on both land and open ocean requires solving intense hydrodynamic challenges. Discover the specialized design

Source: China’s 50 – Ton SEA MONSTER — The World’s Largest Modern Amphibian