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AVIC AG600 Kunlong (Kun Dragon)

Utility amphibious flying boatFielded 2017Pending verification
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AVIC AG600 Kunlong (Kun Dragon)
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System
TypeUtility amphibious flying boat
Date of introduction2017
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerCAIGAMed[1]
Crew4Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length37 m121 ftMed[1]
Wingspan38.8 m127 ftMed[1]
Height12.1 m40 ftMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine4 x WJ-6Med[1]
Thrust / power5,103 hp (3,805 kW) eachMed[1]
Range4,500 km2,796 mi · 2,430 nmiMed[1]
Speed560 km/h348 mph · 302 ktMed[1]
Cruise speed500 kphMed[1]
Endurance12 hoursMed[1]
Service ceiling6,000 m19,685 ftMed[1]
Summary

The AVIC AG600 Kunlong is a large amphibious aircraft designed by AVIC and assembled by CAIGA. Powered by four WJ-6 turboprops, it is one of the largest flying boats with a 53.5 t (118,000 lb) MTOW.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. AVIC AG600 Kunlong (Kun Dragon) Chinese Utility Amphibious Flying Boat, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)