The Vossloh DE 18 is a Bo′Bo′ diesel-electric locomotive. It is the first new diesel-electric locomotive to be built in Kiel since production of the DE 1002 ended in 1993.[1][failed verification] Up to 60% of the components are shared with the diesel-hydraulic G 18.[2]
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Vossloh DE 18 |
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Type and origin |
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Power type | Diesel-electric |
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Builder | Vossloh, Kiel |
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Build date | 2010–present |
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Total produced | 179 (as of April 2024)[1] |
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Specifications |
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Configuration:
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• UIC | Bo′Bo′ |
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Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
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Wheel diameter | 1,000 mm (39.37 in) (new) 920 mm (36.22 in) (worn) [2] |
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Minimum curve | 55 m (180 ft 5 in)[2] |
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Length | 17.00 m (55 ft 9 in)[2] |
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Width | 3.08 m (10 ft 1 in)[2] |
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Height | 4.31 m (14 ft 2 in)[2] |
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Loco weight | 80–90 t (79–89 long tons; 88–99 short tons)[2] |
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Fuel type | #2 to #6 Diesel fuels |
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Fuel capacity | 4,100 L (900 imp gal; 1,100 US gal)[2] |
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RPM range | 1,800 rpm |
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Engine type | MTU 12V4000R43L[2] |
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Aspiration | Turbocharged |
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Displacement | 57.240 litres (12.591 imp gal; 15.121 US gal) |
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Cylinders | 12 |
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Transmission | AC-AC |
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Performance figures |
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Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph)[2] |
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Power output | 1,800.0 kW (2,413.8 hp)[2] |
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Tractive effort | 291 kN (65,000 lbf)[2] |
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Career |
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Locale | Germany |
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Disposition | in test |
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