Škoda 706 RTO-K
| Škoda 706 RTO-K | |
|---|---|
.JPG) Replica of Škoda 706 RTO in Český Brod, Czech Republic | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Karosa, Škoda |
| Body and chassis | |
| Floor type | High-floor |
| Chassis | Body on frame |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Škoda 706 |
| Capacity |
64 standing |
| Power output | 117,6 kW |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 16120 mm |
| Width | 2500 mm |
| Height | 2980 mm |
| Curb weight | 12165 kg |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Karosa ŠM 16,5 |
Škoda 706 RTO-K is a protype of an articulated urban bus produced by bus manufacturer Karosa and Škoda from the Czech Republic, in the year 1960. It was succeeded by Karosa ŠM 16,5 in 1968.
Construction features
706 RTO-K is a three-axle bus with rear B axle driven]. The front part is almost identical with Škoda 706 RTO buses, also based on the rear of this type, but has been modified. Bus has four two folding doors on the right and additional small door on the left side panel, which led directly to drivers cab. Inside are the seats for passengers arranged in a 2 + 2 layout with central aisle.
Bus 706 RTO-K also had a peculiarity each axle or suspension. The front axle was suspension with leaf springs, using a central axle air suspension, rear axle uses pneumatic suspension with membrane.
Production and operation
In 1960 was made a single prototype (the first Czechoslovak articulated bus), but mass production never started. The prototype has been tested since 1961 at ČSAD Praha, for example on suburban routes (e.g. Prague - Horní Počernice) and remote (e.g. Praha - Pec pod Sněžkou) lines. In trial runs with passengers the bus proved, the only complaints from drivers concerned about a weak engine, that had problems in the case when the bus was fully occupied. In 1966 was bus apparently handed over to the enterprise Chirana Brno, which scrapped it in 1969.
After the failure of the production of articulated RTO buses in Czechoslovakia, serial production began in large numbers under license in Poland (like standard buses Škoda 706 RTO). Buses were produced initially as Jelcz AP 02 (a little longer than 706 RTO-K) and then was released Jelcz AP 021 (a little smaller than 706 RTO-K) and produced until 1975.
Replica
Replica was built since 2010 in Zlín for private collector. In 2013 was finished and introduced in Prague to public.
Historical vehicles
- replica of Škoda 706 RTO-K built from two 706 RTO buses
See also
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