Heaviest vehicle pulled by a traction kite

According to Official Guinness Records,

A 70 m² (750 ft²) traction kite manufractured by KiteShip Corporation (USA) pulled a 25 tonne (55,115 lb) Americas Cup Class yacht at a speed around 7 knots (13 km/h or 8 mph) for 45 mins in Auckland Harbour, New Zealand, on 17 December 2004.
A traction kite is similar to the aerofoil kites flown by kite enthusiasts, only far larger.

For a complete list of 2004 records, please visit 2004 Guinness Records in New Zealand.

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