KiHa 261 series
| KiHa 261 series | |
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KiHa 261 series on a Sōya service in June 2022 | |
| In service | 2000–Present |
| Manufacturer | |
| Replaced | KiHa 183 series, KiHa 281 series, KiHa 283 series |
| Constructed | 1998– |
| Number under construction | 28 vehicles (as of December 2013) |
| Number built | 35 vehicles (as of April 2013) |
| Number in service | 35 vehicles (as of April 2013) |
| Formation | 4–6 cars per trainset |
| Operators | JR Hokkaido |
| Depots | Naebo |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
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| Doors | 1 per side |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
| Prime mover(s) | N-DMF13HZH (× 1 or × 2 per car) |
| Power output | 460 hp (340 kW) per engine |
| Transmission | Hydraulic |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The KiHa 261 series (キハ261系) is a tilting diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) on limited express services in Hokkaido, Japan, since 2000.