Lockheed Martin & U.S. Navy Drive Tractor

Authors

• Nicolas Czincila, Florida Institute of Technology
• Andrew Pestone, Florida Institute of Technology
• Santiago Florez-Tascon, Florida Institute of Technology
• Kalvin Long, Florida Institute of Technology
• Nick Norman, Florida Institute of Technology
• Joseph Phan, Florida Institute of Technology
• Ashlynn Redding, Florida Institute of Technology
• Brandon Ribeiro, Florida Institute of Technology
• Noah Rodriguez, Florida Institute of Technology
• Diana Viherek, Florida Institute of Technology
• Mckenzie Winder, Florida Institute of Technology

Document Type

Poster

Publication Title

Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to design and manufacture a manually operated, pneumatic-assisted Drive Tractor system for transporting heavy loads with the Air Pallet. This project was developed to improve maneuverability, reduce operator effort, and increase system reliability within industrial environments for our customers Lockheed Martin and the U.S Navy.

Advisor

Anand Balu Nellippallil, Junot Damen

Publication Date

4-24-2026

Recommended Citation

Czincila, Nicolas; Pestone, Andrew; Florez-Tascon, Santiago; Long, Kalvin; Norman, Nick; Phan, Joseph; Redding, Ashlynn; Ribeiro, Brandon; Rodriguez, Noah; Viherek, Diana; and Winder, Mckenzie, "Lockheed Martin & U.S. Navy Drive Tractor" (2026). Mechanical and Civil Engineering Student Publications. 47.
https://repository.fit.edu/mce_student/47