Installation type | Monocable Detachable Gondola (MDG) | |
Manufacturer | Pomagalski | |
Concessionaire | MTA – Transportes Alternativos da Madeira | |
Year of entry into service | 2005 | |
Distance of the course | 1603 m (one way) | |
Maximum speed | 4,2 m/s (meters per second) | |
Duration of the trip | From 7 to 15 minutes (depending on the speed) | |
Nr. of intermediate towers | 7 | |
Maximum distance to the ground | 115 m | |
Maximum span between towers | 577,26 m | |
Maximum nr. of carriers | 12 (possible 24) | |
Carrier capacity | 8 passengers (confortable 6) | |
Haul rope length | 3260 mm | |
Haul rope diameter | 42.5 mm | |
Traction system | 199 kW direct current electric motor (270.5 CV) | |
Emergency traction system | 74 kW internal combustion engine (100 CV) |