Škoda 16 T

Škoda 16 T Elektra
Škoda 16 T Elektra
	Škoda 16T trams in Wrocław, Poland
Manufacturer	Škoda Transportation
Designer	Porsche Design Group
Assembly	Plzeň, Czech Republic
Family name	Škoda Elektra
Constructed	2006–present
Number built	17
Predecessor	Škoda 05 T Vektra
Successor	Škoda 15 T ForCity
Capacity	69 (Seated); 210 (Standing)
Specifications
Train length	30,250 mm (99 ft 3 in)
Width	2,460 mm (8 ft 1 in)
Height	3,600 mm (11 ft 10 in)
Floor height	350 mm (13.78 in); 780 mm (30.71 in)
Low-floor	65%
Doors	6
Articulated sections	4 (5 body sections)
Maximum speed	70 km/h (43 mph)
Weight	37.4 t (36.8 long tons; 41.2 short tons)
Power output	360 kW (480 hp); (4 × 90 kW or 120 hp)
Wheels driven	66% (8/12)
Bogies	3 x fixed
Minimum turning radius	25 m (82 ft)/20 m (66 ft)
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The Škoda 16 T (also called Elektra) is a five carbody section low-floor uni-directional tram, developed by Škoda Transportation for Wrocław.

The vehicle was designed by Porsche Design Group. The 16 T has six axles, and the low-floor area represents 65% of the entire vehicle floor. It is based on the Škoda 05 T.

Production edit

As of winter 2007, 17 trams were ordered and delivered to Wrocław. There were plans of buying additional 7 trams with the Škoda 19 T shipment, but all the plans have been canceled.

Equipment edit

The Škoda 16 T is equipped according to all standards. The things that is missing alongside the Air-Conditioning is a Monitoring System. Due to this fact the back end of the tram has faced vandals, though it is not as badly damaged as the rear carriage of the Konstal 105NWr.