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Henschel-BBC DE 2500
In 1973, Henschel and BBC built three diesel-electric prototypes at their own expense to gather experiences with three-phase traction motors . All three had 2,500 hp diesel engines either from MTU or Henschel, what le...
| Henschel-BBC DE 2500Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | |
| Built | 1971 |
| Manufacturers | Henschel;BBC |
| Wheel arrangement | CoCo |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 18000 mm |
| Service mass | 80000 kg |
| Top speed | 120 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | MTU MA 12 V 956 TB |
General
| Property | Henschel-BBC DE 2500Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1971 |
| Manufacturers | Henschel, BBC |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Henschel-BBC DE 2500Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 18.00 m |
| Wheelbase | 13.60 m |
| Service mass | 80 t |
| Adhesion mass | 80 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.00 m |
| Axle load | 20 t |
Power plant
| Property | Henschel-BBC DE 2500Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | MTU MA 12 V 956 TB |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | Henschel-BBC DE 2500Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,840 kW (2,502 PS) |
| Top speed | 120 km/h |
| Starting effort | 270.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Henschel-BBC DE 2500Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 2.91 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 23.0 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
