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Thunderhawk

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Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

Designed by Herbert Paul Schmeck and built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, Thunderhawk at Dorney Park is one of the oldest continually operating roller coasters. Reconfigured in 1930, Thunderhawk is a traditional "out and back" wooden coaster with two crossovers that form an unusual figure 8.

Roller Coaster Details

Year Track Type Designer
1923 Wood Out and Back Herbert Schmeck, PTC

Roller Coaster Stats

Height: 80 feet Drop: 65 feet
Top Speed: 45 mph Length: 2,767 feet
Trains: 2 - 24 passenger Train Mfg: Philadelphia Toboggan Co.
Ride Time: 1 minute, 18 seconds

Thunderhawk Facts

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1930 - The original "out and back" design was reconfigured.

1989 - Coaster renamed Thunderhawk.

Train has four cars with three rows each, seating two abreast per row.

Height requirement: Riders must be at least 48 inches tall

Where to Coast

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Visit Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom to ride this attraction.

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