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Superman The Escape

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Superman The Escape begins in the Fortress of Solitude, a crystalline ice-cavern high atop the park's mountain ridge. Confronted by enemy forces who have broken into the Fortress, guests escape through a special effects tunnel in 15-passenger vehicles before experiencing the thrill of a lifetime. State-of-the-art electromagnetic motors blast the aerodynamic vehicles out of the station, accelerating from zero to 100 mph in seven seconds, before shooting straight up the 41-story tower. An unprecedented 6.5 seconds of weightlessness is experienced as riders rocket to the top and then slowly begin the terrifying backward descent. As the trains freefall backdown, they will once again reach the 100 mph speed zone, before safely returning to earth. Spanning more than 900 feet across the theme park and looming 415 feet above the ground, the dual track coaster forms a gigantic "L" shaped superstructure dramatically changing Six Flags Magic Mountain's skyline.

Superman The Escape Details

Year	Track	Type	Designer
1997	Steel	Twin Reverse Freefall, Launched Shuttle	Intamin AG

Roller Coaster Stats

Height: 415 feet	Drop: 300 feet
Angle Of Descent: 90 degrees	Top Speed: 100 mph
G-force: 4.5 G's	Length: 1,315 feet
Launch: LSM	Trains: 2 - 15 passenger
Ride Time: 30 seconds

More Facts About Superman The Escape

Acceleration: Linear Synchronous Motors (LSMs) launch the trains from zero to 100 mph in 7 seconds.

Superman was the tallest, fastest roller coaster in the Northern Hemisphere when it opened in 1997.

Constructed in 1996, the opening was delayed one year due to problems with the state-of-the-art acceleration system.

March 15, 1997 - The much anticipated Superman The Escape debuts to the public.

Estimated cost: $20 million

Individual cars have four rows each, seating four abreast per row except the first row that seats only three abreast.

Height requirement: Must be at least 48 inches tall

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