Aircraft Tow Bars

We specialize in providing tailored solutions for Aircraft Ground support equipment. Tow bars for different aircraft and universal design are available

Tow bar Universal Forked PKMD-1

01.

We offer the PKMD-1 aircraft Towbar, an improved version of proven MD-1 design used with F-16, F-16, F-15, and A-10 aircraft. It features an adjustable forked towing head, capable of withstanding heavy pushback and towing forces. Compatible with various fighters and transport aircraft, it comes in lengths from 170 to 240 inches. Custom modifications, such as a smaller size, hydraulic undercarriage, and movable towing eye with a buffer device, are available.

Quality checks ensure material integrity and load testing, and each towbar is provided with a manual covering operations, safety, spare parts, and maintenance.

  • Robust and proven with long life cycle.
  • Ergonomics design.
  • Aluminum tube construction.
  • Durable custom color powder coated paint.
  • Adjustable forks.
  • Option for the hydraulic height adjustment.
  • Wheel retract while towing.
  • Adaptable to meet your specification or with additional features.
  • At least 15-year spare part availability.
  • Heavy duty handles and movement mechanisms.

UNIVERSAL TOWBAR TAILORING OPTIONS

02.

We provide following options from the standard design legacy tow bar  aircraft MD-1 

  • Revolving towing eye option.
  • Shock absorber for hard breaks/ sudden movement of tow tractor with tow eye.
  • Different under carriage lifting designs with two options for crank and also for hydraulic
  • Customized designing for complete tow bar for all features and sizes.

Design type

Nose Gear

Overall Length PKMD-1J

169 inch (4.3m) minimum and 241inch (6.1m) maximum.

Overall Length PKMD-1L

288 inch (7.3m) minimum and 300 inch (7.7 m) maximum.

Engagement

Universal forked with locking hook

Connection Type

Lunette Eye

Connection Adjustable Spread Range

0 to 24 inches

Tow tractor Connection

Welded Ring ≥ Ø 70-76 mm

Wheel Quantity

2

Tire Type

Pneumatic rubber or Foam filled

Diameter tow bar handle

16 inch or on customer requirement

Interface Conformance

MIL-STD-805B

Max Shipping weight with crated packing

340 to 360 Kg based on the length and packing type

Tow bar Universal Forked AET-8A

03.

AET-8A is lightweight, Aluminum construction Towbar which can be customized to the user’s requirement. The tow bar head is available as fixed and adjustable forked towing head assembly. It can interface with the nose landing gear of a number of fighters and light aircraft. Towbar can be added with hydraulic undercarriage assembly and can have movable eye and buffering device at towing end.

The product is manufactured with quality checks. Metallurgy is ensured during incoming materials testing and the load testing is ensured for all the outgoing materials. All of our products are provided with manuals describing technical introduction, operations and safeties. Manual also include the spare parts listing and the and maintenance requirements.

  • Robust and proven with long life cycle.
  • Ergonomics design.
  • Aluminum tube construction.
  • Durable custom color powder coated paint.
  • Adjustable forks.
  • Option for the hydraulic height adjustment.
  • Wheel retract while towing.
  • Adaptable to meet your specification or with additional features.
  • At least 15-year spare part availability.
  • Heavy duty handles and movement mechanisms.
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       Parameter

Design type

Nose Gear

Net weight

Less than 80 Kg

Overall Length

4,200 mm

Width

600 mm

Fork Adjustable Spread Range

350 mm

Towing End Connection

Locking pin

Tyre max size

Up to 450 mm

Wheel Quantity

2

Tire Type

Pneumatic rubber or foam filled

Diameter tow bar handle

16

Max Shipping weight with crated packing

180 Kg

Weather resistant paint Color

Olive drab, Gray, Dark gray, yellow

Hydraulically height adjustable undercarriage with Air-inflated tires

Ø 300 mm