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cavuman1

14th May 2018 13:35

BIG AMPHIB!

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RAT 5

14th May 2018 15:20

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China expects to deliver its domestically developed AG600, the world’s largest amphibious aircraft,

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What happened to the Beriev BE-200? It is not small.

Jason Burry

14th May 2018 16:38

The Be200's MTOW is only about 80% of the AG600's 53,000Kg.

barry lloyd

14th May 2018 17:03

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Originally Posted by RAT 5 (Post 10146608)

China expects to deliver its domestically developed AG600, the world’s largest amphibious aircraft,

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What happened to the Beriev BE-200? It is not small.

Still very much around and about to be re-engined. Much underrated imho - and I've seen it at work.

UEC to re-engine Beriev amphibian with SaM146 in 2020 - Russian aviation news

Gault

20th May 2018 20:15

Considering the Shin Meiwa US-1A was at 45000kg way back in 1967, It's not an impressive development in MTOW, the configuration is also exhibits little that is new, though I'm sure it will show greater advances in economy and serviceability

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