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Raptor


        Raptor may not be the tallest or fastest inverted coaster, but it is ranked highly by many coaster enthusiasts. Built in 1994, as the tallest and fastest inverted coaster, Raptor was one of the first inverted coasters. It is an intense ride all around.

        The first drop starts with a quick turn to the left then you fall 119 feet at a 45 degree angle. Following the first drop there are 6 inversions: vertical loop, zero G roll, cobra roll, and two corkscrews. The elements on Raptor are placed great.

       For the 2001 season Raptor  received a paint job. The colors will remain the same, but the rails have been painted to help prevent rust.

Ride Info

Inaugural Season:1994            
Track Length:3,790 feet
Lift Height:137 feet
Vertical Drop:119 feet
Angle of Drop:45 degrees
Trains:3
Designer: Bolliger & Mabillard
Type: Inverted
Speed:57 mph
Time:2:16 secs.
Riders Per Hour:1,800
Price to Build:11.5 million
People Per Train:32
Structure:300 Steel Columns
Track Type:Steel
Height to Ride:54 inches
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