The Siemens Asiarunner locomotives are contemporaries to the Eurorunner class and are designed specifically for the South-East Asian market - in particular metre gauge - key features are a Co'Co' wheel arrangement (resulting in low axle loads) and good clearance (see Loading gauge)
Quick Facts Siemens Asiarunner AR15, AR20, Type and origin ...
Siemens Asiarunner AR15, AR20[1] |
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Type and origin |
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Power type | Diesel |
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Build date | 2006? (Ordered 2004) |
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Total produced | AR15 VR: 16 (for Vietnam Railways) |
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Specifications |
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Configuration:
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• UIC | Co′Co′ |
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Gauge | AR15: 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge to 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) AR20: 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
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Length | 19,180 mm (62 ft 11+1⁄8 in)[2] |
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Width | 2,688 mm (8 ft 9+7⁄8 in) 2,950 mm (9 ft 8+1⁄8 in) including mirrors[2] |
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Height | 3,945 mm (12 ft 11+3⁄8 in) |
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Axle load | AR15: 3.5 to 16 t (3.4 to 15.7 long tons; 3.9 to 17.6 short tons) AR20: 16 t (16 long tons; 18 short tons) |
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Loco weight | AR15 VR: 81t[3] |
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Fuel type | Diesel |
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Fuel capacity | 4,000 L (880 imp gal; 1,100 US gal) |
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Prime mover | MTU 12V4000R41[2] |
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Engine type | V12 diesel engine |
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Performance figures |
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Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
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Power output | AR15 1,500 kW (2,000 hp) AR20 2,000 kW (2,700 hp) AR15 ~1,220 kW (1,640 hp) at wheel[3] |
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Tractive effort | AR15: 260–320 kN (58,000–72,000 lbf) starting AR20: 320 kN (72,000 lbf) starting |
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