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The Rattler
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
The Rattler when it debuted in 1992 became the world's tallest, fastest wooden coaster and featured the largest drop as well – 166-feet. However, after a series of necessary modifications this roller coaster now features a much shorter drop of 124-feet. The Rattler is terrain wooden coaster that incorporates the cliffs of the quarry wall at Six Flags Fiesta Texas into its layout, including a long tunnel through it during the second half of the ride. Another talked about feature of The Rattler is a huge 900-degree helix that is situated high atop the quarry wall.
Roller Coaster Details
| Year | Track | Type | Designer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Wood | Terrain | John F. Pierce |
Roller Coaster Stats
| Height: 180 feet | Drop: 124 feet |
| Angle Of Descent: 61 degrees | Top Speed: 65 mph |
| G-force: 3.6 G's | Length: 5,080 feet |
| Trains: 3 - 20 passenger | Train Mfg: Philadelphia Toboggan Co. |
| Ride Time: 2 minutes, 26 seconds |
The Rattler Facts
The Rattler opened with a 166-foot drop, but after several modifications the coaster now has a 124-foot drop.
Features: Tunnel
Train has five cars with two rows each, seating two abreast per row.
Height requirement: Riders must be at least 48 inches tall
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