Jet trucks put the hammer down

June 16, 2017

They blast down runways across the U.S. as star attractions at air shows across the country, screaming down the asphalt at hundreds of miles an hour. But they aren’t planes. Rather, they are jet-powered trucks – unique creations that meld ground-based vehicle chassis with the thunderous power required to push aircraft across the sky. Here’s a selection of jet trucks in action from various airshows over the years.

About the Author

Sean Kilcarr | Editor in Chief

Sean Kilcarr is a former longtime FleetOwner senior editor who wrote for the publication from 2000 to 2018. He served as editor-in-chief from 2017 to 2018.

 

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