| Goliath | |
|---|---|
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Goliath_at_Six_Flags_Great_America_(14696982188).jpg) Goliath's 180 feet (55 m) drop | |
| Six Flags Great America | |
| Location | Six Flags Great America |
| Park section | County Fair |
| Coordinates | 42°21′58″N 87°55′52″W / 42.366111°N 87.931111°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Soft opening date | June 18, 2014[2] |
| Opening date | June 19, 2014[1] |
| Replaced | Iron Wolf |
| General statistics | |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain Construction |
| Designer | Alan Schilke |
| Model | Topper Track – Custom |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 165 ft (50 m) |
| Drop | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Length | 3,100 ft (940 m) |
| Speed | 72 mph (116 km/h) |
| Inversions | 2 |
| Duration | 1:45 |
| Max vertical angle | 85° |
| Capacity | 800 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 6 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train. |
 Flash Pass available | |
 Must transfer from wheelchair | |
| Goliath at RCDB | |
Goliath is a wooden roller coaster located at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. Manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) and designed by Alan Schilke, the roller coaster features RMC's Topper Track design and opened to the public on June 19, 2014. Goliath initially set three world records among wooden coasters, having the longest drop at 180 feet (55 m), the steepest angle of 85 degrees, and the fastest speed of 72 mph (116 km/h). It still holds the record for the longest drop and fastest wooden roller coaster. In addition, the ride also features two inversions and a maximum descent that reaches 15 feet (4.6 m) below ground level.
Goliath was constructed over a nine-month period on the site previously occupied by Iron Wolf, a steel roller coaster removed in 2011 and relocated to Six Flags America. Goliath's opening allowed Great America to claim the title of having the most wooden track in one park, a recognition that was later claimed by Kings Island. Following its record-breaking debut, the coaster was well-received by the media and enthusiasts, and it has consistently ranked in the top 25 among wooden coasters in the annual Golden Ticket Awards publication from Amusement Today.
- ^ Figalora, Sarah (June 19, 2014). "Six Flags Opens Goliath, a Record-Breaking New Roller Coaster". Good Morning America. ABC News. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
- ^ "Minor Fire Reported Near New Six Flags Great America Roller Coaster". NBC. June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 7, 2014.