Tatra KT8D5

Tatra KT8D5 is a bidirectional light rail vehicle currently (January 2024, and not expected to retire soon) operating in Europe and Asia. In several variations, it was designed and manufactured by Czech engineering corporation ČKD Tatra from 1984 to 1999 and a total of 206 cars were sold. The vehicle has an angular design similar to Tatra T6A5, Tatra RT8D5M, and Tatra KT4 both outside and inside. During its production period, several versions of KT8D5 were sold.

Tatra KT8D5
Tatra KT8D5 tram modernized to type KT8D5R.N2 (a new low-floor section) in Košice
In service1986present
ManufacturerČKD Tatra
Constructed1984–1999
Entered service1986
Number built206
Capacity231 (177 standing, 54 seated)
Specifications
Car length30,300 mm (99 ft 5 in) (without couplers)
Width2,500 mm (8 ft 2 in)
Height3,500 mm (11 ft 6 in)
Doors5 per side
Articulated sections2
Wheel diameter700 mm (2 ft 4 in) (new)
Wheelbase1,900 mm (6 ft 3 in)
Maximum speed65 km/h (40 mph)
Weight38 t (38,000 kg)
Engine typeTE 023
Traction motors8
Power output8 x 45 kW
Electric system(s)600 V DC
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Wheels driven16
Bogies4
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge / 1,524 mm (5 ft)
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