Towmaster 700 - Aegis Industry
Towmaster 700
[b]Manufacturer[/b]
AEGIS Industry / Ground Support Division
[b]Category[/b]
Ground Vehicle
[b]Class / Role[/b]
Airport Tractor / Recovery Vehicle
[b]Country of Origin[/b]
France
[b]Year of Introduction / Retirement[/b]
2025 / —
[b]Current Status[/b]
In Service
Overview
The [b]Tracteur Aéroportuaire & Dépannage AEGIS[/b] is a [i]multi-purpose ground support vehicle[/i] developed by [b]AEGIS Industry[/b] for [b]aircraft handling operations and rapid vehicle recovery[/b].
It is designed to offer [b]high torque, electric efficiency, modular recovery capabilities, and excellent low-speed control[/b] following AEGIS’s philosophy: [b]innovation, reliability, and modularity[/b].
Development included feedback from [i]airport operators and AEGIS emergency units[/i], focusing on [b]ease of maintenance, universal compatibility, and robust duty-cycle endurance[/b].
Technical Specifications
[b]Crew[/b]
1 operator
[b]Capacity / Passengers / Cargo[/b]
1 + small equipment payload
[b]Empty / Maximum / Full Load Weight[/b]
N/A (heavy-duty electric chassis)
[b]Propulsion / Engine Type(s)[/b]
Full electric motor
[b]Total Power / Thrust[/b]
700 hp equivalent
[b]Transmission / Propulsion[/b]
Direct electric drive
[b]Max Speed / Cruise / Knots[/b]
Low-speed torque-optimized (airport safe limits)
[b]Endurance / Range / Operation Time[/b]
25–50 km
[b]Average Consumption[/b]
Battery-electric, variable by towing load
[b]Fuel Tank / Capacity[/b]
Battery pack (capacity unspecified)
[b]Dimensions (L × W × H)[/b]
Standard compact airport tractor footprint (to be defined)
[b]Beam / Draft[/b]
N/A
[b]Payload / Armament / Modules[/b]
Mechanical arm with ATRP system
[b]Onboard Systems / Electronics / Sensors[/b]
Control interface, vehicle diagnostics, tow safety sensors
[b]Main Materials / Armor[/b]
Reinforced industrial steel & composite cabin
[b]AEGIS Equipment Compatibility[/b]
Full ATRP universal recovery interface
[b]Cost[/b]
12 600 $
Model Features
The [b]Tracteur Aéroportuaire & Dépannage AEGIS[/b] stands out for:
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[*] High-power 700 hp electric drivetrain
[*] Cabine retournable for maintenance and visibility
[*] Mechanical arm equipped with ATRP universal recovery tool
[*] Designed for both aircraft handling and ground vehicle recovery
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Performance and Use
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[*] Strengths: high torque, universal recovery compatibility, silent electric operation
[*] Limitations: limited range (25–50 km), requires regular charging
[*] Areas of Excellence: airports, military airbases, industrial zones
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[b]Conclusion:[/b]
A compact but powerful electric tractor offering versatile ground support performance, ideal for demanding airport and AEGIS recovery operations.
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[i]Developed by AEGIS Industry – Ground Support Division[/i]
[i]"Power in Silence"[/i]
