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The Flying Dinosaur | |
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Universal Studios Japan | |
Location | Universal Studios Japan |
Park section | Jurassic Park |
Coordinates | 34°39′48″N 135°25′50″E / 34.6634°N 135.4305°E |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | March 18, 2016 |
General statistics | |
Type | Steel – Flying |
Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
Model | Flying Coaster - Custom |
Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
Height | 151 ft (46 m) |
Drop | 124 ft (38 m) |
Length | 3,687.7 ft (1,124.0 m) |
Speed | 62 mph (100 km/h) |
Inversions | 5 |
Height restriction | 52–78 in (132–198 cm) |
Trains | 4 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train. |
Sponsor | JCB |
The Flying Dinosaur at RCDB |
The Flying Dinosaur is a steel flying roller coaster at Universal Studios Japan. Designed by Swiss firm Bolliger & Mabillard, Flying Dinosaur restrains riders in the prone position. This attraction opened on March 18, 2016, and is currently the world's second longest flying roller coaster, as the track length has been surpassed by F.L.Y. in Phantasialand, which opened in September 17, 2020.