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Superman: Ultimate Flight
Steel Flying at Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, New Jersey. Opened 2003.
- Height
- 106 ft
- Drop
- 100 ft
- Top speed
- 50 mph
- Length
- 2,759 ft
- Inversions
- 2
- Ride time
- 2 min 6 s
- Designer
- Bolliger & Mabillard
Superman: Ultimate Flight at Six Flags Great Adventure is a thrilling steel flying coaster that allows riders to experience the sensation of flight. Opened in 2003, this coaster was designed by Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), known for their smooth and innovative ride designs. The ride begins with a climb up a 106-foot hill, after which riders are put into a flying position, face-down, to simulate Superman’s flying posture.
With a top speed of 50 mph, the ride features intense elements like the iconic pretzel loop, multiple twists, and turns that create the feeling of soaring through the sky. The coaster lasts about 2 minutes and offers an exhilarating experience that combines speed, height, and the unique flying position. It's a popular attraction for thrill-seekers, providing a smooth yet adrenaline-pumping journey.
Sources
- sixflags.com/greatadventure/attractions/superman-ultimate-fl... (Operating (Boardwalk); B&M; riders face down; climbs 106 ft; 50-degree drop; 50 mph; pretzel loop; horseshoe, helix and a 360-degree inversion.)
- rcdb.com/1976.htm (B&M flying coaster; length 2,759 ft, height 106 ft, drop 100 ft, 51 mph, 2 inversions, duration 2:06; pretzel loop, horseshoe, in-line twist.)
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Flags_Great_Adventure (Superman: Ultimate Flight opened in 2003; B&M flying coaster.)
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