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Electro-Motive Division GP49 and GP50
The GP50/SD50 series built from 1980 introduced some technical features which had been tested in the GP40X prototypes. The new HT-B trucks were never used in production, but other features taken over from the GP40X we...
General
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP49 and GP50 GP50 - 3600 hp |
|---|---|
| Built | 1980-1985 |
| Manufacturers | Electro-Motive Division |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP49 and GP50 GP50 - 3600 hp |
|---|---|
| Length | 18.03 m |
| Wheelbase | 13.11 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.74 m |
| Service weight | 113.4 t |
| Adhesive weight | 113.4 t |
| Axle load | 28.4 t |
| Fuel capacity | 9,842 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP49 and GP50 GP50 - 3600 hp |
|---|---|
| Engine | EMD 16-645F3B |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP49 and GP50 GP50 - 3600 hp |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,685 kW (3,651 PS) |
| Top speed | 105 km/h |
| Starting effort | 289.1 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP49 and GP50 GP50 - 3600 hp |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.85 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 23.7 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
