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British Rail HS4000 “Kestrel”
For use as a future type 5 locomotive, Brush Traction built a single technology demonstrator in 1967. It was designated HS4000 after Hawker Siddeley, the owner of Brush and the horsepower rating of its engine. The eng...
General
| Property | British Rail HS4000 “Kestrel”Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1967 |
| Manufacturers | Brush Traction |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail HS4000 “Kestrel”Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 20.27 m |
| Wheelbase | 15.75 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.55 m |
| Service weight | 135.4 t |
| Adhesive weight | 135.4 t |
| Axle load | 22.6 t |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail HS4000 “Kestrel”Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Sulzer 16LVA24 |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail HS4000 “Kestrel”Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,983 kW (4,056 PS) |
| Top speed | 177 km/h |
| Starting effort | 444.8 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail HS4000 “Kestrel”Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 2.99 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 22.0 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
