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German Reichsbahn class 243
When the GDR decided to further electrify its network in the late 1970s, a modern electric locomotive was needed to pull passenger and freight trains. The locomotives of the class E 11 in use in front of express train...
General
| Property | German Reichsbahn class 243Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1982, 1984-1991 |
| Manufacturers | LEW Hennigsdorf |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | German Reichsbahn class 243Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.64 m |
| Wheelbase | 11.70 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.30 m |
| Service weight | 82.5 t |
| Adhesive weight | 82.5 t |
| Axle load | 20.6 t |
Power
| Property | German Reichsbahn class 243Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 15.000 V 16,7 Hz |
| Hourly power | 4,220 kW (5,738 PS) |
| Continuous power | 4,000 kW (5,438 PS) |
| Top speed | 120 km/h |
| Starting effort | 226.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | German Reichsbahn class 243Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.58 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 51.2 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
