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Maxx Force
Steel Launched at Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Illinois. Opened 2019.
- Height
- 175 ft
- Drop
- n/a
- Top speed
- 78 mph
- Length
- 1,800 ft
- Inversions
- 4
- Ride time
- 23 s
- Designer
- S&S Worldwide
Maxx Force at Six Flags Great America is a record-breaking roller coaster known for its incredible speed and thrilling launch. It is a steel launch coaster that accelerates riders from 0 to 78 mph in just 1.8 seconds, which Six Flags marketed as the quickest acceleration in North America. The ride features a 175-foot-high "dog tongue" inversion, the tallest of its kind in the world, and includes five intense inversions throughout the course. After the first drop, riders enter a heartline roll at up to 60 mph, which Six Flags marketed as the fastest inversion in the world. With its high-speed launch, rapid twists, and smooth maneuvers, Maxx Force offers an electrifying experience that keeps thrill-seekers coming back for more.
Maxx Force at Six Flags Great America is exciting for several key reasons:
- Intense Launch: The coaster’s compressed-air launch system accelerates riders from 0 to 78 mph in just 1.8 seconds. This rapid acceleration provides an adrenaline-pumping start that sets the tone for the rest of the ride.
- High-Speed Elements: Maxx Force features a series of high-speed elements, including a 175-foot-tall double inversion and further inversions. The high velocity through these elements delivers a thrilling, high-intensity experience.
- Unique Inversions: The ride includes five inversions, with the standout being the world’s tallest “dog tongue” inversion. This unique element flips riders upside down in a dramatic fashion, adding to the excitement.
- Heartline Roll: After the first drop, the train enters a heartline roll at up to 60 mph. This element provides a sensation of floating that’s both thrilling and memorable.
- Smooth Ride Experience: Despite its high speed and intense elements, Maxx Force is designed to be smooth, ensuring that the ride's thrills come from its design rather than roughness or discomfort.
These features combine to create a coaster that delivers a high-octane, exhilarating experience, making Maxx Force a standout attraction for thrill-seekers.
Sources
- rcdb.com/16586.htm (RCDB: Six Flags Great America, operating since 7/4/2019, S&S Worldwide air launch coaster, 1,800 ft, 175 ft, 78 mph, 4 inversions, 0:23; launch 0-78 mph in 1.8 s; dog tongue, heartline roll, Maxx dive loop)
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxx_Force (Opened July 4, 2019 at Six Flags Great America; compressed air launch; 175-ft dog tongue double inversion; heartline roll at 60 mph; marketed as quickest acceleration in North America; 4 or 5 inversions depending on count; reopened September 21, 2025 after maintenance)
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