Video: Vehicle successfully tows 170-tonne cargo plane at Sharjah

Nissan Patrol today drove the UAE into the Guinness Book of World Records yet again when it successfully towed 170-tonne cargo aircraft in Sharjah.

Today at Sharjah International Airport, Nissan Patrol broke the world record by successfully towing a 170-tonne cargo aircraft for over 55 metres in the presence of officials from Guinness Book of World Record, Nissan Middle East, Arabian Automobiles, Sharjah International Airport and Sharjah Civil Aviation authorities.

The 170 tonnes included weight of the Ilyushin Il-76 plane, fuel and cargo. It smashed the previous record by 15 tonnes.

The previous world record was held by Volkswagen’s Touareg which set the record  five years ago by towing a Boeing 747 aircraft in Germany. An official from the Guinness Book of World Records confirmed the record.

The Ilyushin Il-76 plane is known as one of the world’s toughest cargo planes, designed to deliver cargo and take-off and land in some of the world’s most extreme environments.

Nissan Middle claimed a standard production Nissan Patrol was used for the attempt. The only modification  done was on a towing hitch  compatible with the aircraft to connect the car with aircraft's pushback ring.

Samir Cherfan, Managing Director, Nissan Middle East, said: "Today Nissan celebrates another landmark day in the Middle East with its second Guinness World Record in eight months. When we began this project we encouraged the people of the Middle East to dream up the next and ultimate challenge for the Hero of All Terrain, Nissan Patrol.

"The overwhelming response has been the inspiration for today’s historic events and we thank all who participated and His Excellency and the Sharjah International Airport for their priceless cooperation. The Guinness World Record for Nissan Patrol achieved here motivates us to ensure we deliver 'Innovation that Excites' in everything we do in the Middle East region.”

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