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Škoda 16 T

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Škoda 16 T Elektra
Škoda 16T trams in Wrocław, Poland Poland
ManufacturerŠkoda Transportation
DesignerPorsche Design Group
AssemblyPlzeň, Czech Republic
Family nameŠkoda Elektra
Constructed2006–present
Number built17
PredecessorŠkoda 05 T Vektra
SuccessorŠkoda 15 T ForCity
Capacity69 (Seated)
210 (Standing)
Specifications
Train length30,250 mm (99 ft 3 in)
Width2,460 mm (8 ft 1 in)
Height3,600 mm (11 ft 10 in)
Floor height350 mm (13.78 in)
780 mm (30.71 in)
Low-floor65%
Doors6
Articulated sections4 (5 body sections)
Maximum speed70 km/h (43 mph)
Weight37.4 t (36.8 long tons; 41.2 short tons)
Power output360 kW (480 hp)
(4 × 90 kW or 120 hp)
Wheels driven66% (8/12)
Bogies3 x fixed
Minimum turning radius25 m (82 ft)/20 m (66 ft)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)

The Škoda 16 T (also called Elektra) is a five carbody section low-floor uni-directional tram, developed by Škoda Transportation for Wrocław.

The vehicle was designed by Porsche Design Group. The 16 T has six axles, and the low-floor area represents 65% of the entire vehicle floor. It is based on the Škoda 05 T.

Production

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As of winter 2007, 17 trams were ordered and delivered to Wrocław. There were plans of buying additional 7 trams with the Škoda 19 T shipment, but all the plans have been canceled.

Equipment

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The Škoda 16 T is equipped according to all standards. The things that is missing alongside the Air-Conditioning is a Monitoring System. Due to this fact the back end of the tram has faced vandals, though it is not as badly damaged as the rear carriage of the Konstal 105NWr.

See also

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Albert coupler hidden under the floor
Chassis of Škoda Elektra
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