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German Federal Railway class 215
Since the class 218 was not yet ready for series production in 1968, 150 class 215 locomotives were built. These already had many features of the class 218, but basically the same engine as the V 160 with 1,900 hp . O...
General
| Property | German Federal Railway class 215 Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Built | 1968-1970 |
| Manufacturers | Krupp, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, MaK |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | German Federal Railway class 215 Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.40 m |
| Wheelbase | 11.40 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.80 m |
| Service weight | 79 t |
| Adhesive weight | 79 t |
| Axle load | 19.8 t |
| Fuel capacity | 3,050 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | German Federal Railway class 215 Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Engine | MAN V6V 23/23 TL |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | German Federal Railway class 215 Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-hydraulic |
| Indicated power | 1,400 kW (1,903 PS) |
| Top speed | 140 km/h |
| Starting effort | 235.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | German Federal Railway class 215 Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 17.7 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
