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Korail class 8500
The class 8500 is a Co-Co electric locomotive that was built by Hyundai Rotem for freight service. Between 2012 and 2014, 87 locomotives were completed. They were mainly intended to replace the Bo-Bo-Bo class 8000 bui...
General
| Property | Korail class 8500Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 2012-2014 |
| Manufacturers | Hyundai Rotem, Toshiba |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Korail class 8500Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 22.40 m |
| Service weight | 132 t |
| Adhesive weight | 132 t |
| Axle load | 22 t |
Power
| Property | Korail class 8500Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 25.000 V 60 Hz |
| Continuous power | 6,600 kW (8,974 PS) |
| Top speed | 150 km/h |
| Starting effort | 450.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Korail class 8500Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 2.88 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 50.0 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
