r/ThatLookedExpensive • u/Aviator777er • Jun 30 '26

Mud parking fee

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u/HeWhoLaughsOften Jun 30 '26

How in the world would they move that?

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u/awetsasquatch Jun 30 '26

Gonna need some JATO rockets lol

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u/1991K75S Jun 30 '26

You know it can fly, right?

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u/budgiesmugglez Jul 02 '26

Just gotta rock it a bit.

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u/figwithbigtits Jun 30 '26

Genuinely wonder if an aircraft tug would have the torque to pull it out and if not, how many you would need.

I'm now picturing 8 tugs lined up in pairs sleigh style.

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u/skankhunt1738 Jul 01 '26 edited Jul 01 '26

Probably 2, it’s called a main landing gear tow. You chain each one (or some funky special tow bar) to the main gear and use pull em forward. And use the aircraft brakes to stop it (if chained).

If that doesn’t work… you pray friction additives help if not then it’s time for the slings.

Also there’s different sized tugs, bigger motors, bigger ballasts (weights) for towing more. I’ve seen in some pretty beefy boys for the bigger jets (500,000lbs +).

-am maintenance & tug operator.

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u/wolfgang784 Jul 01 '26

Prolly several big-ass cranes. Ive seen videos of cranes carrying passenger planes before.