Škoda 73E (Plechač)
Škoda 73E (Plechač)
The locomotive of the 242 series (S 499.02 in the Kryšpín locomotive marking system, factory type Škoda 73E) is a single-system electric locomotive designed for the 25 kV / 50 Hz AC traction system. It was manufactured by Škoda Plzeň between 1975 and 1981. Developmentally, it is a continuation of the 240 series locomotives.
Producer Škoda Plzeň
Year of production 1975, 1979, 1981
Period of operation 1975-present
Permanent power 3 080 kW
Maximum tractive effort 240 kN
Maximum speed 120 km/h
Weight in service 84 t