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Carolina Cyclone

Arrow Dynamics · Custom Looping Coaster · opened 22.03.1980

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Height
29 m
Length
640.1 m
Speed
66 km/h
Count (number of trips)
9

Description

You can expect a classic looping coaster with several inversions.

Hints:
Size limit: From 1.21 m

History:

  • 2010 The tracks were painted in different colors
  • 2020 The outer shells of the trains were replaced with those of the cars from the closed ride Vortex from Kings Island
  • 2021 the renovated trains were put into service
  • 2021-2022 In the off-season the railroad was painted again

Photo: Beatsurfer

Technical Specifications

Type
Custom Looping Coaster
Manufacturer
Arrow Dynamics
Opening (DD/MM/YYYY)
22.03.1980
Building Cost
2 Mill. $
Propulsion Method
Chain Lift Hill
Length
640.1 m
Height
29 m
Highest drop
19.8 m
max. Speed
66 km/h
Elements
Loop / Double Corkscrew
Inversions
4
Ride Time
01:30 Min.
Trains
2
Cars per train
7
Rows per car
2
Seats per row
2
Seats per car
4
Seats per train
28
Seats overall
56
Capacity in persons per hour
1,600
Indoor/Outdoor
Outdoor

Pictures

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