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Yokohama Landmark Tower

The observation deck shuttle elevator of Yokohama Landmark Tower currently holds the record of forth fastest elevator in the world and the fastest descending speed of elevator in the world, once held the world record of fastest elevator in the world from 1993 to 2004.

Overview​

  • Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
  • Product: Mitsubishi Electric ACCEL-VF Series
  • Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Electric
  • Installer: Mitsubishi Electric
  • Year of Completion: 1993
  • Number Built: 2 Units
  • Usage: Observation Deck Shuttle

Technical Specifications​

  • Travel Distance: 273 m
  • Formation: Single car
  • Design Capacity: 1600 kg, 24 passengers
  • Service Speed:
    • Ascending: 750 m/min (45 km/hr or 12.5 m/s)
    • Descending: 750 m/min (45 km/hr or 12.5 m/s)
  • Design Speed: 750 m/min (45 km/hr or 12.5 m/s)

Modernization​

  • Product: Mitsubishi Electric NEXCUBE Series
  • Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Electric
  • Year Modernized: 2020-2023