ADtranz DE-AC33C

The Blue Tiger (manufacturer designation: DE-AC33C) is a type of high powered diesel-electric locomotive developed by ADtranz in association with General Electric.

Blue Tiger
German Blue Tiger in Vacha, Germany (1997)
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
DesignerAdtranz / GE
ModelDE-AC33C
Build date1996–2004
Total producedPakistan: 30
Malaysia: 20
Germany: 11
Total: 61
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICCo′Co′
GaugePakistan: 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Malaysia: 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge
Germany: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
LengthPakistan:
Malaysia: 23,700 mm (77 ft 9.1 in)
Germany: 23,410 mm (76 ft 9.7 in)
Axle loadPakistan:
Malaysia: 20 t (19.7 long tons; 22.0 short tons)
Germany: 21 t (20.7 long tons; 23.1 short tons)
Loco weightPakistan:
Malaysia: 120 t (120 long tons; 130 short tons)
Germany: 126 t (124 long tons; 139 short tons)
Fuel capacityPakistan:
Malaysia: 5,500 L (1,200 imp gal; 1,500 US gal)
Germany: 6,000 L (1,300 imp gal; 1,600 US gal)
Prime moverPakistan: General Electric 7FDL16
Malaysia/Germany: General Electric 7FDL12
Loco brakePneumatic and Dynamic
Train brakesPneumatic
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power outputGerman models: 2,460 kW (3,300 hp)
Tractive effortstarting: 517 kN (116,000 lbf)
Career
NumbersPakistan: 6001 to 6030
Malaysia: 26101 to 26120
Germany: 250 001 to 250 011
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