MAZ-541 soviet aircraft tug 3D model

The MAZ-541 was a Soviet aircraft tug produced in 1956. It was based on the MAZ-525 truck with the rear wheels from the MAZ-525 and the front wheels from the YaAZ-214. The engine was also from the MAZ-525. The MAZ-541 is all-wheel drive, but it can be switched to front-wheel drive. There were only three produced, which were in use until 1970. Conventional trucks were previously used to tow aircraft, but with the appearance of the Tu-104 and Tu-114, more powerful vehicles were needed. MAZ-535 tractors were used, but its height required a longer tow bar; as a result, maneuverability worsened as the tractor often had to turn around and reconnect. This not only caused flight delays, but also created an unsafe environment at the airport. Development of the MAZ-541 started in 1956.