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Linear Gale

Tokyo Dome City (LaQua)

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The world's first "Impulse" inverted shuttle roller coaster. Linear Gale uses is powered by linear induction motors (LIMs) that propel the train both forwards and backwards to travel up and down the two 180-foot tall, 90-degree vertical spikes at each end.

Roller Coaster Stats

Year Track Type Designer
1998 Steel Impulse, Inverted Shuttle Intamin AG
  • Height
    180
    feet
  • Angle Of Descent
    90°
    degrees
  • Length
    656
    feet
  • Top Speed
    62
    miles per hour
  • Launch
    LIM
    propulsion
  • Ride Time
    1 minute, 45 seconds
    minutes : seconds
  • Number Of Trains
    1 - 24 passenger
     

Linear Gale Facts & History

Fact: Linear Gale was the replacement for the "Ultra Twister" a Togo heartline coaster.

Train has twelve cars with one row each, seating two abreast per row.

Height requirement: Riders must be at least 51 inches tall

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