Alstom / Ruston (first 20 units) Wagon Pars Desa diesel (remainder)
Total produced
120
Specifications
Configuration:
• UIC
Co´Co'[1]
Gauge
1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)[2]
Length
frame 21.540 m (70 ft 8.0 in)[1] / 22.790 m (74 ft 9.2 in)[2] over buffers 24.030 m (78 ft 10.1 in)[2]
Width
2,850 mm (9 ft 4 in)[1]
Height
4,280 mm (14 ft 1 in)[1]
Axle load
Freight versions : 20.5 or 23 tonnes (20.2 or 22.6 long tons; 22.6 or 25.4 short tons)*[2] Passenger version : 20.5 tonnes (20.2 long tons; 22.6 short tons)[2]
~220 kN (49,000 lbf) maximum (electrical dynamic)[2]
Train brakes
air[1]
Performance figures
Maximum speed
Freight version : 110 km/h (68 mph)[2] Passenger version 150 km/h (93 mph)[2]
Power output
4,300 hp (3,200 kW)[2][3]
Tractive effort
starting Freight version : 542 kN (122,000 lbf)[2] Passenger version : 482.5 kN (108,500 lbf)[2]
Career
Operators
Islamic Republic of Iran Railways
ballasted † with 5,000 L (1,100 imp gal; 1,300 US gal) fuel, 480 L (110 imp gal; 130 US gal) sand
The AD43C is a type of mainline 6 axle Co'Co' diesel locomotive designed by Alstom and used by the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI). It was in production from 2000. Delivery started in 2002.[citation needed]
Alstom designated the vehicle with product code Prima DE 43 C AC.
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