The TE3 is powered by two Kharkiv
2D100 prime movers. Power output of each engine is 1,470
kW (1,970
hp; 2,000
PS). Transmission is
diesel electric.
Numbering
Each pair of locomotives was numbered: 001–598, 1001–1404, 2001–7805, making a total of 6807 pairs or 13,614 units. The information box shows 6808 pairs and 13,617 units. The reason for the discrepancy is not known. Possibly 3 spare units were built to cover for failures.
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References
^Heywood, A.J.; Button, I.D.C. (1995). Soviet Locomotive Types. Malmo: Frank Stenvalls Forlag. p. 45.