China amphibious plane speed tested

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Beijing: China's indigenouslydeveloped large amphibious aircraft has successfully conducted high- speed water taxiing trials on the Zhanghe reservoir. The test of the AG600 seaplane was conducted on Monday at a speed of 145 km in the city of Jingmen of central China's Hubei Province, according to China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co Ltd ( CAIGA). It said the AG600, was in stable condition and functioned normally.