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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 6:51 am
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Originally Posted by AC110
Many years ago I saw a sort or mini-documentary on a tug specifically designed to pick up the nose gear on a 747 and carry it out to the runway to save fuel. Apparently didn't work out, I wonder why?

I think it was done for or by LH. Maybe they'll revive the idea for the 20 spanking new 748s they just ordered from Boeing. That's gotta hurt Airbus. First order for the passenger version of the 748 I think.
I think those tugs are still used in Europe.
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