Ground support equipment: Flight Line Tow Tractor

Ground Support Equipment

Flight Line Tow Tractor

Entwistle's Flight Line Tow Tractor (FLTT) for the U.S. Air Force is based on a Dodge Ram, Cummins Diesel powered chassis and cab. The wheelbase is shortened for tighter turns, and a rear deck adds weight on the rear tires. Drawbar pull is over 4,500 pounds. The FLTT tows both trailers and aircraft up to 70,000 pounds and is also used for transportation on and around the flight line.

Entwistle model 9320
NSN 1740-01-389-4119
Production - Over 1000 tractors

Specification Data
4,500 (20,000 Newtons) drawbar pull (nominal) Modified Didge truck Chasis Cummins Diesel engine power Wheelbase reduced Rear deck added	Automatic transmission Four wheel drive optional 18 foot (6 meters) turning radius 35 mph (56 kph) maximum speed Trailer air provisions (optional) 9,200 pounds (4,200 kg) gross vehicle weight rating