Kennywood's Sky Rocket launched coaster uses linear synchronous motors to accelerate the train from zero to 50 miles-per-hour in just three seconds. From there the train climbs 95-feet to begin a free-fall descent at 90-degrees. The layout includes three inverting elements.
Year | Track | Type | Designer |
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2010 | Steel | Launched | Premier Rides |
Launch: zero to 50 mph in 3 seconds
Inversions: Cutback, Zero-G Roll, Corkscrew
Opening date: June 29, 2010
Train has two cars with three rows each, seating two abreast per row.
Height requirement: Riders must be at least 52 inches tall
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