Superman: Krypton Coaster
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This article is about the roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. For the Six Flags Mexico roller coaster, see Superman: Krypton Coaster (Six Flags Mexico).
Superman: Krypton Coaster is a steel roller coaster located at Six Flags Fiesta Texas amusement park in San Antonio. Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, the Floorless Coaster model opened to the public in 2000 as one of the first of its kind in the world. The well-received ride held the title for the world's tallest vertical loop (145 feet) from its opening until 2013. Superman: Krypton Coaster stands 168 feet (51 m) tall and reaches a maximum speed of 70 mph (110 km/h).
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Superman: Krypton Coaster | |
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas | |
Location | Six Flags Fiesta Texas |
Park section | DC Universe |
Coordinates | 29.595150°N 98.609991°W / 29.595150; -98.609991 |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | March 11, 2000 (2000-03-11) |
Cost | $20 million |
General statistics | |
Type | Steel – Floorless Coaster |
Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
Designer | Werner Stengel |
Model | Floorless Coaster - Custom |
Track layout | Terrain |
Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
Height | 168 ft (51 m) |
Drop | 163 ft (50 m) |
Length | 4,025 ft (1,227 m) |
Speed | 70 mph (110 km/h) |
Inversions | 6 |
Duration | 2:35 |
Max vertical angle | 58[citation needed]° |
Capacity | 1600 riders per hour |
G-force | 3.8[citation needed] |
Height restriction | 54 in (137 cm) |
Trains | 3 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train. |
Flash Pass available | |
Superman: Krypton Coaster at RCDB |
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