TOWFLEXX TF5

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TOWFLEXX TF5 – UP TO 60.000KG / 132.000LBS With its towing capacity of up to 60,000kg / 132,000 pounds, the TowFLEXX TF5 is a true heavyweight and unique in its class. Perfect for Super-Midsize Jets, Military Jets and Helicopters with Single- and Twin-Tires. However, the adjustable nose wheel adapters allow small aircraft to be moved. This makes the TF5 an absolute all-rounder, which is why it is used by FBOs, MROs, corporate flight departments, private owners and military personnel all over the world. No Towbar, no Damages Our Aircraft Tugs belong to the Category “Towbarless Tugs”. And there’s a good reason for that, because safety comes first. With our unique 360° technology, the nose wheel is picked up on a turntable, allowing the tug to move freely around the nose wheel without twisting it. The newNPS (Nosewheel Protection System) offers even more safety and comfort during the tow. eCube – the central control unit: The TF5 was developed to avoid costly downtimes. In the process, a central control unit was designed in which all electronic components and computers come together. In other words, this “eCube” not only protects the components inside, but can also be exchanged and replaced with a new eCube in a matter of minutes in the event of a malfunction. Remote Control of the TF5 The TowFLEXX TF5 is operated via a multifunction remote control. In the default configuration, it connects via radio, but if the supplied backup cable is connected between the remote control and the tug, any radio transmissions are disabled, which can be quite important for some locations. Frequency Overlap & Interference The radio remote controls used operate on a safety broadcast. Due to the LBT frequency search (Listen before Talk), interference with other devices is almost impossible. Before signals are translated into control commands, it is checked whether the frequency channel is being used. If this is the case, the radio remote control automatically switches to a free channel. This process is handled in miliseconds and is not noticeable to the user. This technology allows the modernization of older units as well! This means that new revisions usually feature technical innovations that were not yet installed in previous models (for example, the line assistant or the NPS system). Simply summarized: by installing a new eCube, an existing unit can be revamped to incorporate new features and expand its capabilities. In addition, the eCube also houses the Charger for the tug, the charger for a spare battery of the radio remote control, a data logger, which can be helpful for error analysis, a display over which hours of operation and possible error codes are displayed, the central key switch to put the unit into operation and further interfaces for programming etc. Key facts: Towing capacity: 60.000kg / 132.000lbs MTOW Lifting capacity: 5.000kg / 11.000lbs Dimensions (mm): 1900 x 2600 x 500 Dimentions (Inch): 74,8″ x 102,36″ x 19,7″ Weight: 1.900kg / 4190lbs Battery Power: 48VDC Battery Life: approx. 8km / 5mi. (1,6km / 1mi. under full capacity) STANDARD CONFIGURATION: Unique 360° turntable 10.000W gear motors intelligent CAN-bus controls advanced wireless remote control intelligent built-in battery charger LED headlights (front & rear) adjustable nosewheel mount Chainguards on both sides SOME OF THE AIRCRAFT TO BE TOWED WITH THE TF5: ATR 72 Bombardier Challenger 300 Bombardier Challenger 350 Bombardier Challenger 650 Bombardier Global 5500 Bombardier Global 6500 Bombardier Global 7500 Cessna Caravan Cessna Citation XLS+ Cessna Citation Latitude Cessna CJ (all models) Dassault Falcon 900 Dassault Falcon 2000 Dassault Falcon 6X Dassault Falcon 7X Dassault Falcon 8X Embraer Legacy 450 Embraer Legacy 650 Embraer Phenom (all models) Embraer Praetor 500 Embraer Praetor 600 Fairchild Republic A10 General Dynamics F-16 Gulfstream G280 Gulfstream G450 Gulfstream G550 Gulfstream G650 Hawker 800 XP Learjet 45 Learjet 75 Lockheed Martin F-22 Lockheed Martin F-35 McDonnell Douglas F-15 McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Piaggio Avanti P180 Pilatus PC-12 Pilatus PC-24 Sikorsky CH-53 Sikorsky HH-60 This excerpt shows a variety of aircraft currently being towed with the TowFLEXX TF5. This list is not complete and is being updated constantly and includes mainly aircraft of higher weight classes. However, it is also possible to maneuver smaller aircraft such as Piper PA32, Daher TBM or Beechcraft King Air with this tug. Basically, almost all aircraft up to 60,000 kilograms can be operated, as long as ground clearance permits.