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North Korean State Railway K62 and Kŭmsŏng class
The M62 diesel locomotive from Voroshilowgrad, of which several thousand were delivered throughout the Eastern Bloc, was also sold to the Korean State Railways. The variant specially designed for North Korea was desig...
General
| Property | North Korean State Railway K62 and Kŭmsŏng class K62 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1967-1969, 1972-1974 |
| Manufacturers | Luhansk, Kim Chong-t'ae |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | North Korean State Railway K62 and Kŭmsŏng class K62 |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.55 m |
| Wheelbase | 17.00 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.20 m |
| Service weight | 116.5 t |
| Adhesive weight | 116.5 t |
| Axle load | 19.4 t |
| Fuel capacity | 3,390 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | North Korean State Railway K62 and Kŭmsŏng class K62 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Kolomna 14D40 |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | North Korean State Railway K62 and Kŭmsŏng class K62 |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,472 kW (2,001 PS) |
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
| Starting effort | 314.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | North Korean State Railway K62 and Kŭmsŏng class K62 |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.64 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.6 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
