CKD7C

The CKD7C is a Co-Co diesel locomotive manufactured by the CNR Dalian.

Overview
On 3 November 2008, four diesel-electric locomotives were shipped to the DRC from China's Dalian port. They are 1,800 hp CKD7C models, manufactured by the China Northern Rail Corporation Limited (CNR). The company also offers a 1,000 hp model for the 1,067 mm gauge – the CKD5.

Specifications
Technical specifications follow:
 * Track gauge:
 * Transmission: AC/DC
 * Wheel arrangement Co-Co
 * Axle load: 15.0t
 * Power rating 1,340 kW
 * Design speed: 100 kph
 * Minimum curve negotiation radius: 80 m
 * Length over coupler centres: 16400 mm
 * Diesel engine model CAT3512
 * Application: Mixed traffic on main line