Ikarus 280
| Ikarus 280 | |
|---|---|
 Historical Ikarus 280 in Prague, Czech Republic | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ikarus |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | two (Ikarus 280.10) or four (Ikarus 280.08) |
| Floor type | High-floor |
| Chassis | semi-self-supporting with frame |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
Rába-MAN D 2356 |
| Power output | 141–184 kW |
| Transmission |
Csepel ZF 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 16500 mm |
| Width | 2500 mm |
| Height | 3165 mm |
| Curb weight | 12580 kg |
Ikarus 280 is an articulated urban bus produced by bus manufacturer Ikarus from Hungary, in the years of 1973 to 2002.[1] In production was succeeded by Ikarus 435 in 1985.
Construction features
Ikarus 280 is a model of Ikarus 200 series. It is made of two rigid sections linked by a pivoting joint. The body is a semi-self-supporting with frame and engine with automatic or manual gearbox in the middle. Only second B axle is propulsed, meaning that this articulated bus has puller configuration. Buses had front axle LiAZ, middle and rear axle Rába
Production and operation
Production started in 1973 and ended in 2002.
Currently, number of Ikarus 280 buses is reduced, due to supply of new low-floor buses.
On these buses were also based trolleybuses Ikarus 280 T and buses 281, 282, 283 and 284.
In Prague, Czech Republic were these buses operated from 1977 until 1999, since beginning of 90s were these buses replaced by Karosa B 741 and later by Karosa B 941.
In Bratislava, Slovakia were these buses operated between 1974 and 2008.
Because of its simple and robust construction, this bus is still operated all around the world, for example in Warszawa, Teheran, Istanbul, Havana and Basra.
Historical vehicles
Currently, this is list of all historical buses: Czech Republic
- private collector in Otvovice (bus ex Comett Tábor), year 1997
- Prague transport company (bus no.4382), year 1988
- Brno transport company (bus no.2090)
and much more
See also
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ikarus 280. |
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