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For historical information, the Internet has a page on Minneapolis-Moline NTX.

Minneapolis-Moline NTX is an American aircraft towing tractor.

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Tractor manufacturer Minneapolis-Moline originally developed the UTX as a prime mover for artillery, and it was first vehicle bearing the name "Jeep". However, requirements shifted, and the vehicle did not pass the tests at the Aberdeen proving grounds, as it could not pull the newer and heavier artillery pieces, nor did it fulfill the speed requirement. Minneapolis-Moline continued to design more military tractors, and among them NTX, which was also known as the "Jeep", was a more successful design - one that US Army Air Force would need for towing aircraft on forward bases and auxiliary airfields. Rugged and reliable, the NTX stood out for having a chain-driven transfer case mounted in the rear axle, with suspension only mounted at the front axle.

In BattleGroup42 the NTX replaces the Jeep on maps with forward air bases, where it can repair nearby friendly vehicles and supply ammunition to them.

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