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The World's First Hydraulically Launched Coaster,
with Inversions!
| Storm Runner
Facts | Media Event Photos | Media
Event Video |
May 6th, 2004 - Hershey, PA
Hersheypark in Hershey, PA has unleashed their latest
thrill ride, Storm Runner. This hydraulically launched roller
coaster takes riders from 0-72 MPH in 2 seconds! Featuring 3
inversions, 75 MPH top speed, 180 foot drop, and 2,600 feet of track,
this ride will take your breath away!
Storm Runner officially opens on Saturday May 8th.
Storm Runner
Facts:
| Launch Speed: |
Approximately 0 – 72 mph in 2
seconds |
| Drop Speed: |
Approximately 75 mph |
| Capacity: |
1,200 riders per hour |
| Number of Trains: |
2 |
| Capacity Per Train: |
20 |
| Ride Time: |
60 Seconds |
| Track Length: |
2,600 Feet |
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Vertical Ascent:
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150 Feet |
| Angle of Ascent: |
Approx. 90 Degrees |
| Vertical Drop: |
180 Feet |
| Angle of Descent: |
Approx. 90 Degrees |
| Ride Manufacturer: |
Intamin AG, Switzerland |
| Ride Supplier: |
Intaride LLC, USA |
| Model: |
Rocket Coaster with Inversions |
| Structure: |
Steel Tubular Track |
| Features: |
Hydraulic launch system
Magnetic braking system
Dual station for load/unload |
| Elements: |
Top Hat (150 ft.)
Cobra Loop (135 ft.)
Barrel Rolls
Flying Snake Dive |
| Color Scheme: |
Red track, Silver columns, Yellow
trains with red trim |
| Restraint System: |
Over the Shoulder restraint, Padded
head restraint, Interlocking safety belts |
| Other: |
Interacts with three (3) existing
rides |
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