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A launched roller coaster is a type of roller coaster that propels the train to a high velocity, usually replacing a lift hill.

An example of an LSM type launch is Blue Fire at Europa Park.

An example of a hydraulic launch is Stealth at Thorpe Park.

An example of an air powered launch is HyperSonic XLC at Kings Dominion.(defunct)

An example of an LIM type launch is Batman & Robin: The Chiller at Six Flags Great Adventure (defunct)

Roller Coaster Types
Track Materials HybridSteelWooden
Train Configurations 4th DimensionBobsledDive CoasterFloorlessFlyingInvertedMine TrainMotorbikePipelineSide FrictionSpinningStand-UpStraddleSuspendedVirginia ReelWing Coaster
Track Layouts DuelingFigure 8LaunchedMöbius LoopOut & BackRacingShuttleStrata CoasterWild Mouse
Roller Coaster Descriptions
Basic Elements Brake RunLift HillLaunch TrackStation
Advanced Elements Bunny HillHeadchopperInversionsPre-DropTunnel
Lift/Launch Lift Hill (Cable LiftLift ChainElevator LiftFerris Wheel LiftThrill LiftTilt Section)

Powered Launch (Cable LaunchCounterweightFriction WheelsFlywheelHydraulicLIMLSM) Continuously Powered

Technology On-ride cameraOn-ride soundtrackTraincarTrackTransfer TrackUnderfrictionWheel
Other POVQueue LineRollbackTheming

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