KTZ VL22M

Built by KTZ, NEVZ

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

1,860 kW

2,494 hp

Weight

132 t

291,010 lb

Length

16.44 m

53 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,520 mm

Russian broad gauge

Years built

1946–1958

1,541 units

Overview of the KTZ VL22M

Discover the robust VL22M electric locomotive, a significant piece of Soviet railway engineering.

This powerful Co'Co' class locomotive boasts 1860 kW of power and was built between 1946 and 1958, serving important networks like Russian Railways, Georgian Railway, and Ukrainian Railways.

Weighing 132 tons and measuring 16.44 meters, the VL22M operates on a 1520 mm gauge and reaches a top speed of 100 km/h.

Its 3 kV DC electric system highlights its reliability and enduring presence on the rails.

KTZ VL22M technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	VL22
Built by	KTZ, NEVZ · 1946–19581,541 units
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	1,860 kW2,494 hp	2,494 hp
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in	4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	16.44 m53 ft 11 in	53 ft 11 in
Weight	132 t291,010 lb	291,010 lb