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General Electric AC4400CW
The AC4400CW is a 4,400-hp, six-axle road switcher introduced in 1994. Basically, it is a Dash 9-44CW, but with three-phase AC traction motors . Both were the last road switchers built for the domestic market which we...
General
| Property | General Electric AC4400CWRemove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1994-2004, 2008-2022 |
| Manufacturers | General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge); 1,600 mm (Irish broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | General Electric AC4400CWRemove |
|---|---|
| Length | 22.30 m |
| Wheelbase | 20.17 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.01 m |
| Service weight | 193.2 t |
| Adhesive weight | 193.2 t |
| Axle load | 32.2 t |
| Fuel capacity | 18,927 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | General Electric AC4400CWRemove |
|---|---|
| Engine | GE 7FDL16 |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | General Electric AC4400CWRemove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 3,281 kW (4,461 PS) |
| Top speed | 121 km/h |
| Starting effort | 800.7 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | General Electric AC4400CWRemove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 2.37 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 17.0 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
