KiHa 43000

The KiHa 43000 was a train and one of the first two streamlined diesel multiple units in Japan, the other being the Kihani 5000. Its development was inspired by the "Fliegender Hamburger" in Germany.

KiHa 43000 series
JGR KiHa 43000 between Takatori and Hyogo, circa 1937
In service	1937[1]–1958?
Built at	Kawasaki Sharyo[1]
Constructed	1935?–1942?
Operators	JGR (1937-1949) JNR (1949-1958?)
Specifications
Traction motors	2 x 80 kW (107 hp) DC motors[1]
Power output	1 x 240 hp (179 kW) diesel prime mover 1 x 150 kW (201 hp) generator[1]
Transmission	Diesel-electric[1]
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)