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Soviet Railways series ТЭ3 (TE3)
The ТЭ3 was developed as a derivative of the ТЭ2, which was the first mass-produced diesel locomotive developed in the Soviet Union. The centerpiece was the new 2D100 engine, which was an opposed-piston diesel engine ...
General
| Property | Soviet Railways series ТЭ3 (TE3)Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1953-1973 |
| Manufacturers | Kharkiv, Kolomna, Luhansk |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C+C-C |
| Gauge | 1,520 mm (Russian broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Soviet Railways series ТЭ3 (TE3)Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 33.95 m |
| Wheelbase | 12.80 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.20 m |
| Service weight | 252 t |
| Adhesive weight | 252 t |
| Axle load | 21 t |
| Fuel capacity | 10,880 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | Soviet Railways series ТЭ3 (TE3)Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2D100 |
| Engine type | 2x 10-cyl. opposed diesel |
Power
| Property | Soviet Railways series ТЭ3 (TE3)Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,940 kW (3,997 PS) |
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
| Starting effort | 396.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Soviet Railways series ТЭ3 (TE3)Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 6.24 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.7 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
