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crovukic
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 Posted: Oct 26, 2011 - 11:45 PM
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Hy, [Link pending approval]
I am building a Tamiya 1/32 scale model of Block 50. Would like to make an engine opened at the trailer (hangar/repair,[Link pending approval]), but I can't find not one picture of the vehicle that the trailer is attached to.
Do you know what kind of vehicle is transporting the engine from the repair spot to the plane?
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That_Engine_Guy
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Posted: Oct 27, 2011 - 01:40 AM
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Welcome Crovukic,
Any standard 'aircraft tug' can be used, or any other truck/van with a pintle-hook.
Here are some examples of the 'aircraft tugs' also known as 'aircraft tractors' or FLTT (Flight Line Tow Truck).
FORD, DODGE, JEEP have all been made into tugs.
The towing vehicle is not used to position the engine for actual installation. This is typically done by hand. The tug/tractor/truck is used to transport the engine to/from the job site. (Less than 5MPH Max speed as to not damage the engine's internal seals)
Keep 'em flyin' 
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crovukic
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Posted: Oct 27, 2011 - 02:07 AM
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OH, thank you very much.
This is very helpful! I thought that, maybe, USAF have some standardized vehicle to do such a transport.
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Posted: Oct 27, 2011 - 05:27 AM
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crovukic wrote:
I thought that, maybe, USAF have some standardized vehicle to do such a transport.
Nope; nothing specific or standardized. Whatever is available with the required pintle-hook. Mainly depends on what the USAF contracts are currently purchasing or what is still in inventory from previous years.
I've towed engines with just about everything:
1/4 Ton short-bed pick up trucks (of various OEMs)
"Bread Vans" (Mainly Chevy)
1 Ton 4x4 extended cab long-bed pick up trucks (of various OEMs)
Cab-body Tractor or "Bobtails" (Ford, Dodge, Jeep, etc)
DeLorean aircraft tow tractors
'TUG' aircraft tow tractors
'Clark' aircraft tow tractors
MB4 Tractors (of various OEMs)
Coleman...
Just to name a few.
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Posted: Oct 27, 2011 - 05:45 AM
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| Hey, I know that kind of hitch! We use it in the Army as well. Although, we're a bit more dumb about it; some of the trailers we use only have 2 wheels, which means it can take up to 6 guys to put a trailer on a truck sometimes (if the thing is already loaded). |
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1st503rdsgt wrote:
Hey, I know that kind of hitch! We use it in the Army as well. Although, we're a bit more dumb about it; some of the trailers we use only have 2 wheels, which means it can take up to 6 guys to put a trailer on a truck sometimes (if the thing is already loaded).
I could hardly imagine what you really mean. I'm interested in what it looks like. Could you give any pic or somewhat? |
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Posted: Jan 06, 2012 - 10:42 PM
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aleman wrote:
1st503rdsgt wrote:
Hey, I know that kind of hitch! We use it in the Army as well. Although, we're a bit more dumb about it; some of the trailers we use only have 2 wheels, which means it can take up to 6 guys to put a trailer on a truck sometimes (if the thing is already loaded).
I could hardly imagine what you really mean. I'm interested in what it looks like. Could you give any pic or somewhat?
 Just imagine how hard it would be to attach this to a truck if it was loaded in the position it's in now. If a tongue-jack/stand is utilized, it can still be difficult due to the tipping hazard.
I've used one of these trailers and swore I would never use it again. I'd rather lay dunnage over an engine trailer's rails and utilize it! (for short distances on the flight line that is)
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