Towflexx TF5 MILSPEC Aircraft Tug For Sale

TowFLEXX TF5 MILSPEC Aircraft Tug For Sale

The TowFLEXX TF5 MilSpec has its origins in the military. Initially, it all started with an inquiry from the Swiss Air Force (Armasuisse) asking whether we had a solution for fighter jets, specifically for the F18. Even though such a solution did not exist at that time, the development of a new, larger tug started immediately. The result of years of development is the TowFLEXX TF5, an aircraft tug suitable not only for commercial aircraft up to 60 tons, but also for fighter jets such as F15, F16, F18, F22, F35, A10 and many more. On that basis, further refinement of a special military configuration (MilSpec) followed in 2020 in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force and other militaries.

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Why the Airforce embraces MilSpec?
The term MilSpec already indicates that this is a “Military Specification”, thus a configuration especially for the military. Hence, this particular version of the TF5 has been optimized particularly for daily use on military bases. Where these optimizations originate from? Over the past few years, many TF5s have found their way into military bases around the world, keeping us in close contact with stationed personnel. Consequently, we have heard the voices of those who work with our units every day. Together, ideas and enhancements were developed to make TowFLEXX tugs even easier and safer to use.

Images speak louder than words
Meanwhile, our aircraft tugs – especially the TF5 – are used by military forces all over the world. Leading this field is the U.S. Air Force (USAF), which has deployed TowFLEXX equipment around the planet and continues to expand its fleet. Accordingly, we are always trying to create more publicly usable photo and video footage, but due to the local security regulations of each base, this is often associated with significant obstacles, which is why we can not show all mentioned aircraft in operation.

Current military aircraft in operation with the TF5:
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

Important 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
reflective nosewheel strap
built-in pintle hook adapters
anti-slip material on the unit
Chainguards on both sides
amber strobe light beacon
tactical equipment case
center strip
free product training

eCube – the central control unit
The TF5 MilSpec is designed to prevent costly downtime. 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 cube within minutes in the event of a malfunction.

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 contains the battery charger for the tug, the battery charger for a spare remote control battery, a data logger that can help with troubleshooting, a display that shows the operating hours and error codes, the central key switch to start up the unit and other interfaces for programming, etc.

Remote Control of the TF5
The TowFLEXX TF5 MilSpec 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.

Technical Details
Frequency band: 915,000 – 916,650 Mhz
Channels: 67
HF-Power:
Response time: 15 ms
Operating Temperature: -20 °C to +70 °C
Protection Class: IP65
Weight: ca. 1.000g
Display: 2,4″ LCD