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Special vehicle with snow-plough

It is used to remove snow from the runway, taxiways and aircraft parking positions. The snow-plough has a working width of max. seven metres and is mounted on the front of a truck. Normally, the truck also has a Jet sweeper trailer.
Illustration: Special vehicle with snow-plough
 
 
Photo: Special vehicle with snow-plough
 

Rotary snow-plough

This winter services vehicle is used to throw the piles of snow created by ploughing along the runway and taxiways into the adjoining fields. This is to ensure an obstacle-free traffic area for the aircraft.

Technical data

  • Working width: 2.50 m
  • Engine power: approx. 320 hp
  • Working speed: approx. 10 km/h
Photo: Rotary snow-plough
 
 

 

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