The Škoda 05 T, also known as Škoda Vektra (Velkokapacitní tramvaj (High-capacity tram)) was a five-carbody-section low-floor tram developed by Škoda Transportation and based on the Škoda 03 T.

Škoda 05 T Vektra
Škoda 05 T Vektra in Plzeň
ManufacturerŠkoda Transportation
AssemblyPlzeň, Czech Republic
Constructed2003
SuccessorŠkoda 06 T, 13 T, 14 T, 16 T Elektra
Capacity66 (Seated)
234 (Standing)
Specifications
Train length31,960 mm (104 ft 10 in)
Width2,460 mm (8 ft 1 in)
Height3,460 mm (11 ft 4 in)
Floor height350 mm (13.78 in)
620 mm (24.41 in)
780 mm (30.71 in)
Low-floor40%
Articulated sections4 (5 body sections)
Steep gradient(?)
Minimum turning radius(?)

The prototype was built in 2003 and by 2008 was in test service in Plzeň, being dismantled in 2009 shortly after. Newer Škoda trams (06 T, 10 T, 14 T, 16 T) are based on this type.

Production

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From 2003-2009, only one prototype was produced.

References

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Prototype in Plzeň