Superman: Krypton Coaster

Superman: Krypton Coaster
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
LocationSix Flags Fiesta Texas
Park sectionDC Universe
Coordinates29°35′43″N 98°36′36″W / 29.595150°N 98.609991°W / 29.595150; -98.609991
StatusOperating
Opening dateMarch 11, 2000 (2000-03-11)
Cost$20 million
General statistics
TypeSteel – Floorless Coaster
ManufacturerBolliger & Mabillard
DesignerWerner Stengel
ModelFloorless Coaster - Custom
Track layoutTerrain
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height183 ft (56 m)
Drop168 ft (51 m)
Length4,025 ft (1,227 m)
Speed70 mph (110 km/h)
Inversions6
Duration2:35
Max vertical angle58[citation needed]°
Capacity1600 riders per hour
G-force3.8[citation needed]
Height restriction54 in (137 cm)
Trains3 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train.
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Superman: Krypton Coaster at RCDB

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).