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Superman: Escape From Krypton | |
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Statistics | |
Park |
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Location |
Valencia, California, USA |
Opened |
March 15, 1997 |
Riders per train |
14 |
Riders per hour |
1,050 |
Type |
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Height |
415 feet (126 Meters) |
Drop |
328 feet (100 Meters) |
Top speed |
100 mph (160 km/h) |
Length |
1,235 feet (376 Meters) |
Duration |
0:28 |
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Steepest drop |
90° |
Maximum G-Force |
4.5G |
Superman: Escape From Krypton (formerly known as Superman: The Escape) is an Intamin AG launched shuttle roller coaster located at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.[1] It is one of only two reverse freefall coasters built by Intamin. It uses Linear Synchronous Motors (LSM) to propel the cars to the 104 mph (167 km/h) top speed. Viewed from the side, Superman's shape resembles a giant "L" shape.
Renovation[]
In 2010, Six Flags announced that it would be updating the ride for the 2011 season but there would be no Bizarro theme. The cars were reversed and the track repainted to blue, red, and yellow. The name was changed from "Superman: The Escape" to "Superman: Escape From Krypton". Superman: Escape From Krypton closed on February 5, 2012 to start construction on Lex Luthor:Drop of Doom, two drop towers themed after Superman's archenemy. Superman: Escape From Krypton reopened when Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom opened on June 30, 2012.
Preceded by | World's Tallest Roller Coaster
March 1997–May 2003 |
Succeeded by |
Preceded by | World's Tallest Roller Coaster Drop
March 1997–May 2003 |
Succeeded by |
Preceded by | World's Fastest Roller Coaster
March 1997–December 2001 |
Succeeded by |
Photo Gallery[]
Six Flags Magic Mountain Roller Coasters | |
Operating | Apocalypse • Batman The Ride • Canyon Blaster • Twisted Colossus • Full Throttle • Gold Rusher • Goliath • West Coast Racers • Magic Flyer • Ninja • Revolution • Riddler's Revenge • Road Runner Express • Scream! • Superman: Escape From Krypton • Tatsu • Viper • X² • West Coast Racers • Wonder Woman Flight of Courage |
Former | Colossus • Déjà Vu • Flashback • Mountain Express • Psyclone • Sarajevo Bobsleds • Shockwave • Green Lantern: First Flight |