Victoria Arduino · Espresso machine · Commercial
Victoria Arduino VA388 Black Eagle 3 Group
The 3-group VA388 Black Eagle is the Victoria Arduino machine that served as World Barista Championship equipment from 2015 to 2021. It combines T3 multi-point temperature control with Gravitech in-cup weighing, aimed at specialty cafés and roasters.
AutomaticMulti-boiler boiler3 groups
- Status
- In production
- Also known as
- Black Eagle VA388 · VA388
Record coverage 33%
10 sourced3 derived27 not published
Specification
Dimensions
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 1,072mm 42.2 in | Sourcedvictoriaarduino.com |
| Height | 690mm 27.2 in | Sourcedvictoriaarduino.com |
| Weightnet weight | 110kg 243 lb | Sourcedvictoriaarduino.com |
Boilers and heat
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler systeminsulated steam boiler 17 l plus insulated coffee boiler 0.6 l (T3: separate group temperature control) | Multi-boiler | Derivedvictoriaarduino.com |
| Boiler volume'Insulated boiler 17 lt'; coffee boiler(s) 0.6 lt listed separately, count per group not stated | 17L 4.5 US gal | Sourcedvictoriaarduino.com |
Pump and group
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Groups | 3 | Sourcedvictoriaarduino.com |
Water and steam
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Steam wandCool Touch steam wands | Cool-touch | Sourcedvictoriaarduino.com |
| Milk systemEasyCream offered | Manual wand | Sourcedvictoriaarduino.com |
Electrical
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| PowerOEM data sheet 'Power' | 9,100W | Sourcedvictoriaarduino.com |
| Heating elementpower / 1000 | 9.1kW | Derivedvictoriaarduino.com |
Features and price
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Typevolumetric + gravimetric (Gravitech) | Automatic | Sourcedvictoriaarduino.com |
| DisplayTFT display with rotary switch and group display | LCD | Sourcedvictoriaarduino.com |
| Built-in grinderportafilter machine; grinders (e.g. Mythos) are separate products | No | Derivedvictoriaarduino.com |
Not published Depth, Cup clearance, Boilers, Boiler material, PID temperature control, Warm-up, Pump, Brew pressure, Pressure profiling, Pre-infusion, Group, Portafilter, Water source, Reservoir, Plumbing, Hot-water tap, Voltage, Current, Phase, NSF listed, ENERGY STAR, CE marked, Shot timer, Output, Colours, Made in, List price. No manufacturer page or sheet we can cite gives these; they are left empty rather than guessed.
What the sources say
- Official World Barista Championship machine from 2015 to 2021 (OEM statement) victoriaarduino.com
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