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Post by Danny on Sept 26, 2014 18:40:53 GMT
So as I'm sure many of you will know, Holiday World Indiana is opening 'Thunderbird' their new launched wing rider opening in the thanksgiving section of the theme park in 2015. It is the worlds first launched B&M wing rider and will reach a speed of 60mph in 3.5 seconds! Here are some other details: Opening date April 2015 Cost $22 million Manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard Model Wing Coaster Lift/launch system LSM Height 140 ft (43 m) Length 3,035 ft (925 m) Speed 60 mph (97 km/h) Inversions 4 Duration 1:18 Capacity 1,140 riders per hour Acceleration 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in 3.5 seconds Height restriction 52 in (132 cm) Trains 2 trains with 5 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 20 riders per train. Here's a video of what the ride experience will be like: youtu.be/NqtbR5MlQVgA POV: youtu.be/ug5BVooKy2ESo far the station, launch, final brake run and the start of the Immelmann loop have been constructed. I'll get some pictures up soon.
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Post by Zeddy Bear on Sept 26, 2014 19:50:05 GMT
I'm not sure how I feel about this attraction, I'm not a fan of the layout, but the launch and first invention looks fun. It's a wait and see for me!
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Post by Danny on Oct 9, 2014 15:55:48 GMT
Construction is now full speed ahead as the Immelmann loop is completed and work has now started on the vertical loop. The building the launch machinery is to be housed in is near completion with just cladding being added now.
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