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Vortex
Inversions: 72-foot Vertical Loop, 62-foot Vertical Loop, Double Corkscrew, Batwing
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Vortex
Kings Island
This multielement steel coaster thrills Kings Island guests by sending them upside down six times. Vortex is notable since it was the first roller coaster in the world to feature six inversions.
Roller Coaster Details
| Year | Track | Type | Designer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Steel | Multielement | Arrow Dynamics |
Roller Coaster Stats
| Height: 148 feet | Drop: 138 feet |
| Angle Of Descent: 55 degrees | Top Speed: 55 mph |
| Length: 3,526 feet | Inversions: 6 |
| Trains: 3 - 28 passenger | Train Mfg: Arrow |
| Ride Time: 2 minutes, 55 seconds |
Vortex Facts
Inversions: 72-foot Vertical Loop, 62-foot Vertical Loop, Double Corkscrew, Batwing
Estimated cost: $4 million
Train has seven cars with two rows each, seating two abreast per row.
Ride capacity: 1,600 passengers per hour
Height requirement: Riders must be at least 48 inches tall
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