The automotive industry does not stand still, constantly improving its previous models. Comfort and safety have become the main criteria of modern cars, and for passenger transport also spaciousness. Take a ride through the city streets to present the longest bus in the world. Do not forget about the largest models of passenger transport.
In the photo: The famous London double-decker bus.
The longest…
The reason for the emergence of long passenger buses was the growth of the urban population, but long-distance bus services can also be found on intercity routes.
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Neoplan Jumbocruiser / Germany / 18 meters
The double-decker bus of German manufacturers, passengers simply call "Jumbo", and in Russia simply Neoplan. The machine is designed for 103 seats, and the length of the "Jumbocruiser" is 18 m, the height of the giant is 4 m.
This is the only articulated bus class "Tourist", which can be found on European roads. The largest double-decker bus was put into serial production in 1973, and in 1993 the model was discontinued.
The remaining copies are used on tourist and sightseeing routes.
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Ikarus 286 / Hungary / 18.2 meters
The Hungarian worker popular in the Soviet Union could be found on city streets, as well as on intercity flights.
In 1978, the production of a special model of large capacity began. Ikarus-286 was designed for 106 people. The model was supplied to the United States, but in 1986 the contract was canceled and production was stopped.
Its length was 18.2 m. One well-preserved specimen is known, which was accidentally discovered by an emigrant from Russia in the American outback, the town of Weiser.
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LiAZ 621365 / Russia / 18.4 meters
The first Russian articulated bus drove into the streets of cities in 2004, and the new modified LiAZ 621365 accordions entered the Moscow fleet in October 2016.
The length of the Russian road train is 18.4 m, and passenger capacity in different versions ranges from 153 to 193 passengers. With such dimensions, it has a speed of not more than 65 km / h.
The car is equipped with a diesel engine and an automatic transmission. After Moscow, they appeared in Tyumen and St. Petersburg. It is planned to launch them in Krasnoyarsk, Omsk and Novosibirsk.
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MAZ-215.069 / Belarus / 18.75 meters
There are 5 doors in the Belarusian passenger bus, and 176 people can pass at the same time. The release began in 2011, and he immediately won his place in the city streets.
The car has a powerful 360-hp Mercedes-Benz engine and a 6-speed gearbox. The length of the passenger MAZ is 18.75 m.
Advanced technologies used in components and assemblies allow ensuring the environmental friendliness and high safety of MAZ-215.069, for which he received the Euro5 + category.
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Mercedes-Benz Citaro "CapaCity L" / Germany / 21 meters
Produced with different generations of diesel engines since 2006. The last modification took place in 2004, and today it is these articulated German buses that go along the streets of European cities.
The length of this car is 21 m, and it is designed for 189 passengers. In addition to European countries, it is supplied to Asia and America.
There are modifications of “CapaCity L”, which are equipped with electric motors, which make it an environmentally friendly mode of transport.
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Ikarus 293 / Hungary / 22.4 meters
In 1988, the three-jointed Ikarus-293 rolled off the assembly line of a Hungarian plant. This was a new word in the development of public urban transport.
The length of such a handsome man is 22.4 m, and the capacity is 229 passengers. Equipped it with soft chairs, and a spacious lounge made it easy to move. Such a giant weighed 33 tons.
It was a prototype, did not go into the series, as experts noted its low maneuverability on city streets. In 1996, resumed production. One machine was sent to Tehran, and several worked on Liberty Island.
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Van Hool AGG 300 / Belgium / 24.8 meters
The Belgian auto industry infrequently surprises the automobile world, but their “AGG 300” runs around cities not only in Belgium, but also in Holland, Germany, and also in the distant African Angola.
The bus length is 24.8 m and it consists of three sections: the host machine on two axles, and two coupled single-axle trailers. 60 people can sit in them, but up to 140 passengers can move around.
It is quite economical, easily maneuvers on city streets and squares, but still the turning radius is 24 m.
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Youngman Bus JNP6250G / China / 25 meters
In China, in connection with the overpopulation of cities, have long been thinking about solving the problem of passenger traffic. In 2000, the first JNP6250G took to the streets of Beijing and Hangzhou
It is designed for 40 seats, and in total its passenger capacity is 300 people. The length of the three-section car is 25 m. Chinese engines are equipped with MAN diesel engines, thanks to which it reaches speeds of up to 95 km / h.
Due to the dimensions, their routes are laid along the direct streets of cities without sharp turns, but in the future, the PRC designers plan to increase the size and capacity of their models.
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Neobus Mega BRT / European Union / 28 meters
The top 10 longest buses continues with the Neobus Mega BRT, which is considered the largest bus in the world.
It was developed on the chassis of the Mercedes-Benz O-500MA, but successfully functions on the basis of some Volvo, Scania models. Reaches a colossus 28 m in length. The first country in Latin America to start exploiting this type of transport was Brazil. In the cities of this country, special bands are allocated for them.
Can simultaneously carry more than 300 people. After Brazil, they began to be delivered to Chile, where they successfully took root on city routes.
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Göppel AutoTram Extra Grand / Germany / 30.7 meters
The Fraunhofer Institute has long dealt with the problem of public transport in European cities. In 2012, employees of the design bureau introduced the world a new roomy model.
The Göppel Extra Grand significantly unloaded city routes. Where three buses are needed, it carries 260 passengers at a time.
The length of the car is 30.7 m. The electronic system on the driver’s control panel allows him to easily control all three sections. The tests took place on the streets of Dresden, and China and European countries have already ordered several copies.
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DAF SuperCityTrain / Netherlands / 32.2 meters
The Dutch bus, 32.2 m long, is considered the record holder in length, but according to recent reports, the Chinese have developed a longer car.
The DAF of this model is unlikely to fit on the streets of most European cities, so the Republic of Congo bought it. With a capacity of 350 people, he feels great among the expanses of this African country.
It consists of three sections, and weighs 28 tons. With such large dimensions, it easily accelerates to 100 km / h, and also unfolds in a limited space.
By the way, the Republic of Congo is one of the poorest countries in the world. See a more complete list of poor countries here!
Electric Bus
The Chinese bus K12A, published in 2019, is the longest electric bus. It consists of three sections, and its total length is 27 meters. According to the manufacturer, on a full charge, he can travel up to 300 kilometers.
The biggest…
Articulated buses are not always the largest. The world knows several models of transport, which by size can rightfully be entered in the Book of Records.
Kässbohrer Setra Super Golden Eagle. USA
In 1958, the American company Setra released from its workshops only 4 such large and unusual buses. Only two copies have reached our days, one of which is being restored now.
The long-haul machine was to connect American cities, and most importantly, to conquer the American market with an unusual design and practicality.
The engine of the Golden Eagle produced 275 hp. At that time, the car developed incredible speed, despite its impressive dimensions and weight.
Peacemaker USA
American automotive designers have always loved to experiment, resulting in unusual models. So in 1955 a three-story “Peacemaker” appeared.
The huge car was and remains a kind of house, which was placed on the chassis of the General American Aerocoach model of 1949. On one of these beauties, Bob Dylan drove.
Now one instance is preserved, which annually carries out tourist tours on US roads. In the entire history I traveled tens of thousands of kilometers, made the largest mileage among all the buses in the world.
Performance S. Germany
This model is one of the last in the glorious series of the Volkner Mobil series. A real motor home, comfortable and convenient for traveling.
On a platform of 12 meters there is a 5-star hotel, and between the bridges there is a garage where you can drive a car. There is a bathroom, kitchen, spacious living room. The bedroom has a wide bed, and the salon itself has a heating and air conditioning system.
This hotel is equipped with the latest technology to make the owner feel comfortable. You can park in the city and on the outskirts of the forest. And such beauty costs about 2 million dollars.
Chinese tunnel bus
The largest passenger bus in the world was recently introduced on the streets of Beijing. Amaze not only the size, but also the unusual shape of the vehicle.
In the photo you can see that his interior is high above the roadway. A kind of tunnel is made so that cars easily pass under it, and do not create traffic jams.
One section with a length of 7.8 meters can accommodate 300 passengers, but the composition of the four sections can carry 1,200 people. This is not quite a bus, in the usual sense, as it moves along special rails mounted on the road.
Summarize
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Articulated long and large buses have firmly entered our daily lives, becoming the most popular form of public transport. They are practical, as they often move along a specially designated lane, which means that they can quickly reach their destination.
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Posted by Valery Skiba