TowFLEXX 600 RC

Towbarless Electric Tug for Aircraft

up to 132,000 lbs / 60,000 kg MTOW

600 RC

Flexible, Safe, Efficient & Cost Effective

Best-In-Class Technology
 600 RC
Technical Data & Specifications

Vehicle Drive System Electrical Motor System - Dual (2 x) High Torque Rotary Drive Gear Motor, AC 24V, 6 kW (8.16 HP) each Effective Power 12 kW
(16.32 HP) total, PMS (Permanent Magnet Synchronous) IEEE 1202, S2, NEMA IP54 / IP20
Motor Drive Control System Triple (3 x) Motor Speed Impulse Contact Control with integrated Diagnostics and Variable Speed Control System

Transmission Advanced two Multi-Speed Transmissions, high Output Torque

Steering RC Remote Control Technology, via Motor Control, extremely maneuverable and intelligently programmed. Steering is per-
formed through two independent electrical Motor controlled 360 Steering Wheels, and different Rotating Speed Signals directed
to both Processor-Controlled Main Drive Motors. These carefully control the torque proportionally to each of the Drive Wheels.
Professional Industrial-Grade Waterproof Remote Control to "Pilot" the ROTV's Movement and Actions, easy to use, incl. Fail-
safe Frequency Spread Spectrum Technology

Service Brake Magnetic Spring-applied Brake System 40Nm / 48V

Drive Tires Optimum Tread Depth Drive Tires for best Traction, 15x4 1/2-8 solid Full-Cushion Heavy-Duty Tires, and two (2 x) Heavy Duty
Puncture Proof Ball Bearing 8 (200 mm) Twin Castor Steering Wheels
Battery Set of advanced 600Ah rechargeable 48V highly reliable & robust Low-Maintenance Lead-Acid Battery Pack incl. Short Circuit
Protection. This Battery Pack is resistant to Corrosion, capable of high Discharge Rates, and has a very low Self-Discharge Rate
Battery Charger Advanced Timer Circuit HF Battery Charger for uninterrupted Service incl. Auto Shutdown Function, 120 V AC, 30A, 60Hz, with
Battery Level Indicator, fully integrated, incl. Cable (50Hz, 220/230V Configuration available)

GPU (Ground Power) GPU Connector / Female Plug (GPU Cable not included)
Nose Gear Lift Cradle with HDCS (Hydraulic Door Universal patented Electrical / Hydraulic Wheel Soft Coupling & Lifting Aircraft Nose Gear Cradle with proprietary Wheel Size
Closing System) Adjustment. Suitable for Dual (Twin) and Single Tire Nose Landing Gear. System includes Wheel Tracking & Bracket Mechanism,
Wheel Safety Holding Function, Rotable Closing Gates incl. Safety System, Hold Down Function for Light-Nosed Aircraft

Max Nose Gear Lifting Capacity (Pick-Up-Weight) 13,200 lbs. (6,000 kg)
Max Towing Capacity / Aircraft MTOW Designed and built for Aircraft up to max 132,000 lbs (60,000 kg) MTOW and suitable Nose Gear Configuration

Width of Wheel Opening at Nose Gear Lift Cradle 32 (800 mm)

Time to load & fix Aircraft in Seconds 15 Seconds

Electric Safety Features Dual E-Stop Safety Feature with Direct Battery Connector Switch

Working Light, Drive Light, Safety Lights Energy saving LED Illumination for the Coupling and Aircraft Interface Area, and two LED Drive Head Lights, Amber Hazard
Warning Light, Drive Operation Warning Light

Storage Compartments 2 open Storage Compartments (left & right)

Speed Loaded with Max Capacity In all Directions:

Slow Mode adjustable 0 - 1.90 m/hr (0 - 3 km/h)
Fast Mode adjustable 0 - 3.73 m/hr (0 - 6 km/h)

Battery Capacity / Service Time in Hours between 2 - 3 Days in Step depending on Workload and average Usage (4 to 5 Hours continuously at full Load)
Charging Non-Stop Operation, approx. 13 Miles / 20 km (depending on Load & Aircraft Type)

Operating Temperature (Range from - to +) -15C to +50C

Operating Humidity (up to max Relative Humidity Max 90% Relative Humidity. Can be operated in heavy Rain.
in %)

Construction Heavy Duty Chassis and Steel Construction with Welded Steel Plate and Polymers protected by Powder Primer and Top-Rated
Automotive High-Gloss Red or Silver Metallic Enamel Paint with High Quality protective Polyurethane Coating to prevent Rust,
Scratches and Corrosion. Custom Colors are optionally available. Sturdy, rugged, and durable Design for Commercial Use and
Applications. Built to last and superior to any other comparable Product

Standard Color Red or Silver Metallic / Grey

Overall Length 103.54 (2,630 mm)

Overall Width 75.99 (1,930 mm)

Overall Height 17.72 (450 mm)

Empty Weight 3,080 lbs (1,400 kg)

Available Options Additional LED Lights, Strobe Light, GPU Cable, Frame Extension, Military Configuration, Custom Color, Extreme Hot Ambient
and Extreme Cold Ambient Configurations, Nose Gear Oversteering Protection

All Technical Specifications are Subject to Change without Notice. TNA Aviation Technologies reserves the Right to make Changes, implement Improvements or to alter Specifications at any Time.
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 TowFLEXX 600 RC
Made for Professionals

Revolutionary Multi-Axel
Steering System
Actively 360 Steered
Axle Technology
Pendulum Floating Axle

Nose Gear Oversteering

Protection System (Option)
On-The-Spot Turn Ability

Directional Stability

The most advanced Tug in its

Class, providing unmatched Flexi-
bility, higher Safety, fast ROI, and
most Cost-effective Operations.

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 The TowFLEXX Advantage! Towing and maneuvering Aircraft with Tow-
FLEXX (powered by Flyer-Truck) is easy, much safer, and definitely the most
advanced Method of handling Fixed Wing and Helicopter Aircraft.

Our advanced ROTV's signifi- Turning the ROTV, turning the nose gear, and
cantly increase the number moving the aircraft are three different actions.
of aircraft you can place in The unique TowFLEXX 360 technology feature
any hangar. The highly flexi- makes the difference. Overall this results in much
ble and versatile towing less space requirements and elevates the hangar
and apron utilization.
equipment can create up to
40% additional hangar space
(in average 35% depending
on the mix of aircraft), gener-
ating additional revenue for
the FBO or hangar owner /
operator. Irrespective of for- Conventional
ward or reverse motion, our Tow Tug
with Towbar
ROTV's will always be the un-
matched tool and solution to Easy
create real additional space Exit Path
Exit Path
inside the hangar. required

The conventional method of hangar utilization. The very same hangar utilizing

Underutilized
Hangar Space

The hangar is under-utilized and not used at full Thanks to TowFLEXX, hangar utilization and
capacity. The hangar owner is losing revenue. revenue can be increased up to 40%.
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 TowFLEXX ROTVs (Remote Operated Tug Vehicles) provide many Advantages.
One major Benefit is the Ability to generate additional Parking & Hangar Space.
Moving an aircraft the conventional
way with a tug and towbar, or a Area required to
traditional towbarless tug, requires turn an aircraft 90
a lot of space. In order to steer the with a conventional
aircraft considerable movement is tow bar & tug
required. Turning the nose gear can
only be achieved by moving the air-
craft forward or back. Extreme cau-
tion is required to prevent nose gear
oversteering and to avoid damage to
the sensitive nose wheel landing
gear. The aircraft must be moved
several yards before the nose gear
can be turned and to steer in a new
direction. This conventional method
requires significant space.
Unmatched flexibility thanks to the revolutionary and proprietary
360 turn feature. You can park and position aircraft by utilizing
available space thats not reachable with a conventional tug.
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
with Conventional with with
Tug
+ 20% + 75%
Perimeter Fence
Perimeter Fence

Perimeter Fence

+40
Inside
+75
Outside
Hangars Areas

5 Space Utilization Potential

 TowFLEXX ROTVs (Remote Operated Tug Vehicles) are more flexible and
simultaneously protect your Aircraft like no other Product in this Category.

Area required to The TowFLEXX Difference! Thanks to the

turn an aircraft 90
or 360 with
unique 4-wheel 360 steering and drive control
technology, the advanced TowFLEXX 600 RC
can literally turn any aircraft on the spot.
Thats highly innovative, provides more space,
additional revenue for the operator, and is un-
matched compared to any other product in the
market.

Operating in tight areas, and generating addi-

tional hangar space is the hallmark of Tow-
FLEXX. Operating conventional tow tractors
with towbar, or conventional towbarless tugs is
cumbersome and time consuming.
Reaching corners or parking an aircraft against
a wall is impossible with those old technolo-
gies. Conventional tugs also require significant
room for an exit path.

Conventional Tow Tug with Towbar

Hangar Wall
Exit Path

Towbarless Tug

Hangar Wall
Exit Path

Hangar Wall
Additional
Hangar Space

Exit Path

TowFLEXX is providing unmatched flexibil-
ity and generates additional hangar space.

Unique and best-in-class. The smart 360 steering technology compen-

sates rotational resistance and equalizes transverse forces. No gimbal
mounted platform and no hydraulic compensators are required.

360

360

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TowFLEXX 600 RC
Best-In-Class Technology

TowFLEXX Remote Operated Tug Vehicles are the most advanced semi-robotic Tow
Tugs in its Class, providing unmatched Flexibility, more Precision, and higher Safety.

Universal Soft-Coupling
Cradle
HDCS Hydraulic Closing
System
Suitable for Dual (Twin)
and Single Tire Nose
Gears

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 TowFLEXX ROTV (Remote Operated Tug Vehicles) are designed for easy Operations.
With just a few easy Steps the Aircraft can be engaged, secured, lifted and towed.

STEP Capturing & Releasing the Nose Wheel

The Engagement Process is initiated by
activating a simple Command via the Re-
mote Control
Drive the ROTV towards the Nose Wheel

Stop when the Wheel is inside the Cradle

STEP Closing & Opening the Gate

The HDCS Gate closes and the Nose
Wheel (Twin or Single Tire) will be
locked into Position
The same Process in Reverse when the
Nose Wheel is released

STEP Securing the Nose Wheel

The Wheel Safety Bracket moves into

Position and automatically adjusts for
different Wheel Sizes
The Nose Wheel is now completely
secured and the Cradle lifts up raising
the Nose Gear

STEP Towing the Aircraft

The entire Process of Capturing the

Nose Wheel is completed after approx.
15 Seconds
Now the Operator can move and maneu-
ver the Aircraft effortless, safely and
quickly

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Save Time, Money and Effort
with TowFLEXX

Dimensions & Weights

75.99 (1,930 mm)

75.99 (1,930 mm)
31.50 (800 mm)

103.55 (2,630 mm)

17.72 (450 mm)

Empty Weight: 3,080 lbs (1,400 kg)

(515 mm)
(415 mm)

20.28
16.30

Packing & Pallet: 561 lbs (255 kg) approx.

Shipping Weight: 3,641 lbs (1,655 kg) approx.

103.55 (2,630 mm)

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 600 RC
Durable & Extensively Tested

Wheel Safety Electrical Systems LED Cradle Work

Holding Function & Hydraulics Lights
Optimum Tread Compartment
Depth Tires for best
Traction

Safety Bumper Bar

Steering Wheel

Battery Compartment
Right
Unique Universal Electrical / Hydraulic
Soft Coupling & Aircraft Nose Gear Battery Compartment
Lifting Cradle with Wheel Size Adjust- Left
Hydraulic Door /
Gate Closing Sys- ment and Safety Lock Functions
tem HDCS) with
Safe Lock

Electrical Systems & Integrated

Hydraulic Compartment Battery Charger
E-Stop
Drive Direction
Indicator GPU Connector

E-Stop Master Key

Battery Level
Indicator
with Hour Meter
Optimum Tread
Depth Tires for Charging Indicator
best Traction
Electric Motor & Robust Multi- Safety Bumper
Speed Differential Bar LED Work Light
Heavy Duty Twin Castor
360 Steering Wheels

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 TowFLEXX 600 RC
for Military Applications

TowFLEXX ROTVs (Remote Operated Tug Vehicles) are perfectly suited for
Military Applications, both On-Shore on Base, and Off-Shore on Navy Vessels.

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Our aircraft moving equipment and towbarless tugs are designed by pilots, and engineers who understand the importance of being able
to guide an aircraft around a hanger and airfield with absolute precision. FlyerTruck tow equipment and ground handling systems are
advanced German engineered products, applying latest technologies, unmatched quality and precision. Our ultra modern high-tech fac-
tory is the best example of cost-effective high-quality manufacturing. It is one of the most modern factory floors of its kind, like a Swiss
watch, with the same level of precision. A high degree of automation with a multitude of other advanced manufacturing technologies,
including laser cutting, innovative combined bonding and welding. The factory follows production methods that sets the standard for
world-class manufacturing facilities since 1953.

Our products are designed and manufactured in compliance with
United States UL, SAE International technical standards and best
practices, including ARP recommended guidelines, as well as all
applicable ASME and ANSI standards and codes. Where applica-
ble our products also conform with OSHA standards and safety
rules as well as applicable mechanical engineering standards and
recommended practices. Flyer-Truck is in compliance with all
applicable ISO standards.
ISO 9001 - We manufacture our Aircraft Tow Vehi-
cles to the highest standards in the industry. We
are in compliance with: DIN 15641, 15018, 18800,
4112, 4132, 1055, 10025, 1543, 1013, 17210, 10149
EN 12895, 61000, 292, 418, 954-1, 95, 1050, 60-204,
60-529, 1175, 18349, 1915, PR-12312-7, 51000 (SAE
J551 equivalent)

TNA - Aviation Technologies

A Division of Turwitt, Nielen & Associates, P.A.
4475 US Hwy 1 South, Suite 202 - Plaza South
St. Augustine, FL 32086 - USA
Tel.: +1-904-217-0496
Email:rezov@g.c
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