Škoda 14 T
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| Škoda 14 T Elektra | |
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 Škoda 14T in Prague | |
| Manufacturer | Škoda Works |
| Designer | Porsche Design Group |
| Assembly | Plzeň, Czech Republic |
| Constructed | 2006–2009 |
| Number built | 60 |
| Predecessor | Škoda 05 T Vektra |
| Successor | Škoda 15 T ForCity |
| Specifications | |
| Articulations | 4 (5 body sections) |
| Length | 31,250 mm (1,230 in) |
| Width | 2,460 mm (97 in) |
| Height | 3,400 mm (130 in) |
| Weight | 38.3 t (37.7 long tons; 42.2 short tons) |
| Passenger capacity seats | 69 |
| Passenger capacity standing | 210 |
| Maximum speed | limited to 60 km/h (37 mph) |
| Doors | 6 |
| Low-floor | 50% |
| Floor height | 350 mm (13.78 in)/780 mm (30.71 in) |
| Engine power |
540 kW (720 hp) (6 × 90 kW or 120 hp) |
| Steep gradient | 85 ‰ (8.5 %) |
| Bogies | 3 x fixed |
| Minimum turning radius | 25 m (82 ft)/20 m (66 ft) |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
The Škoda 14 T (also called Elektra) is a five carbody section low-floor uni-directional tram, developed by Škoda for the Prague tram system.
The vehicle's body was designed by Porsche Design Group. The 14 T has six axles, and the low-floor area represents 50% of the entire vehicle floor. Due to specific Prague conditions it is able to deal with difficult adhesive conditions on grades up to 8.5%. It is based on the Škoda 05 T.
Production
As of 2006: 3 trams were produced and delivered to Prague. Prague has ordered 20 vehicles with an option for another 40.
As of 2008: There are about 40 trams delivered to Prague.
As of 2009: The order has been completed in March with a total of 60 trams delivered.
See also
- Predecessor: Škoda 05 T - "Vektra"
- Successor: Škoda 15 T - "ForCity"
- Related Elektra models: 13 T (Brno), 16 T (Wrocław uni-directional), 19 T (Wrocław bi-directional)
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 Inside of Škoda 14T |
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