China's AG600 Amphibious Aircraft Begins Firefighting Capability Test

China's domestically developed amphibious aircraft AG600 successfully conducted its first test flight for its fire extinguishing system in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province, its developer announced Thursday.

The aircraft performed well during the test of its water-dropping capabilities at Zhanghe Airport of the city, which is one of its key functions, said the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).

Thursday's flight test will provide a basis for the improvement of its firefighting capacities, and better serve the country's demand for enhanced natural disaster prevention and emergency rescue capabilities.