However, since it was delayed, a similar roller coaster known as Tower of Terror, which also has a 100-mile-per-hour launch (160 km/h), had opened about a month earlier at Dreamworld in Australia. After its opening, the media claimed Superman to be the fastest roller coaster in the world. After 10 months of testing and reengineering, the ride opened on March 15, 1997.
In late 1996, there was a preview for season pass holders. Originally, the ride was set to open on June 1, 1996, but it was delayed due to troubles with the launch system. During the final stages, the last section of track was installed at the ride's highest point on May 3, 1996. Superman: The Escape was designed by Swiss manufacturer Intamin, and construction began in late 1995. It would surpass Desperado and Phantom's Revenge to become the fastest roller coaster in the world and the first to reach 100 mph (160 km/h). Ultimately, the name Superman: The Escape was chosen, and the ride was announced on January 5, 1996. History Superman: The Escape (1997–2010) ĭuring early planning, Six Flags Magic Mountain considered building a new roller coaster named Velocetron themed to The Man of Steel comic book series. As of 2013, Superman: Escape from Krypton has the Second-tallest structure, the Fourth-fastest speed and the second-longest drop of any roller coaster in the world. The refurbished ride featured new trains which face backward, speeds of up to 104 mph (167 km/h), and it was painted with a new color scheme. The ride was closed in late 2010 for refurbishment, and it emerged in 2011 as "Superman: Escape from Krypton". The intended opening date of 1996 was postponed because of several issues with the launch system. To date, it is the only reverse freefall coaster left in existence after the dismantling of Tower of Terror II. These two coasters were the first to utilize Linear Synchronous Motor (LSM) technology to propel vehicles to top speed. When it opened in 1997, it was the tallest roller coaster in the world, and its speed of 100 mph (160 km/h) was tied for the fastest with Tower of Terror II, a similar roller coaster which opened two months earlier at Dreamworld in Australia. Superman: Escape from Krypton (originally known as Superman: The Escape) is a steel shuttle roller coaster located at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.
Pictures of Superman: Escape from Krypton at RCDB
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