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Electro-Motive Division GP38, GP39 and GP40
With the successors to the GP28 and GP35, the more powerful variant with 3,000 hp was again offered as the GP40. The major innovation of this generation was the introduction of the new EMD 645 engine, which had 645 cu...
| Electro-Motive Division GP38, GP39 and GP40Remove | |
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| Variant | |
| Built | 1965-1971 |
| Manufacturers | Electro-Motive Division;General Motors Diesel |
| Wheel arrangement | BoBo |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 18034 mm |
| Service mass | 120656 kg |
| Top speed | 105 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | EMD 16-645E3 |
General
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP38, GP39 and GP40Remove |
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| Built | 1965-1971 |
| Manufacturers | Electro-Motive Division, General Motors Diesel |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP38, GP39 and GP40Remove |
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| Length | 18.03 m |
| Wheelbase | 13.11 m |
| Service mass | 120.7 t |
| Adhesion mass | 120.7 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.74 m |
| Axle load | 30.2 t |
Power plant
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP38, GP39 and GP40Remove |
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| Engine | EMD 16-645E3 |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP38, GP39 and GP40Remove |
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| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,237 kW (3,041 PS) |
| Top speed | 105 km/h |
| Starting effort | 278.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP38, GP39 and GP40Remove |
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| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.26 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 18.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
