(CFP)

The first China-made amphibious aircraft, Haiou 300, completed its maiden flight in Jingmen City, Central China's Hubei Province, on July 24.

The China Special Vehicle Research Institute has independent intellectual property rights for developing the aircraft.

At 8.9 meters long and 12.46 meters wide, the aircraft can achieve a cruising speed of 231 km per hour and is able to take off and land on water or ground at altitudes below 3,500 meters.