Kingda Ka

Kingda Ka 268px General [[File:|link=|center]] ' ' Park Six Flags Great Adventure Location Jackson, New Jersey, USA Status Operating Operated Operated May 25, 2005 - Opened May 25, 2005 Opening Cost Height restriction Statistics Manufacturer Intamin AG Builder Designer Werner Stengel Type Steel- Launched- Strata Type Model Accelerator Coaster Riders per train 20 Riders per hour 1,400 Lift/launch system Hydraulic Launch Height 456 feet Drop 418 feet Top speed 128 mph Length 3,118 feet Dimensions feet x feet Duration 0:28 Inversions 0 Steepest drop 90° Maximum g-force 5G

Kingda Ka is an Intamin AG launched sit-down roller coaster located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey. It is the second tallest and second fastest roller coaster in the world, claiming the titles from Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point. The ride was the fifth Intamin Accelerator Coaster built when it opened in late 2005.  It held the claim as the world's fastest roller coaster until a new "Polercoaster" opened in Florida.  However, Kingda Ka still has the world's tallest roller coaster drop.

Experience

One of Kingda Ka's four trains advance out of the station after it is locked and checked. Next, it'll pass through the switch track and on to the hydraulic launch track.

World record

Kingda Ka holds second place behind Formula Rossa as the fastest roller coaster in the world. Kingda Ka reaches a top speed of 128 MPH while Formula Rossa holds the record at 149 MPH.

Photo Gallery

Kingda Ka's 456 foot tower

Kingda Ka's tower and airtime hill