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