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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.

The Rattler 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

More Facts About The Rattler

The Rattler opened with a 166-foot drop, but after several modifications the coaster now features a 124-foot drop.

Features: Tunnel

Trains have five cars with two rows each, seating two abreast per row.

Height requirement: Must be at least 48 inches tall

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