Thunderhawk
Height
80 ft
Speed
45 mph
Length
2,767 ft
Thunderhawk is a classic out-and-back wooden roller coaster. A chain lift carries the train to the crest of the initial hill, from which it travels the course powered entirely by gravity. The ride experience is characterized by a series of airtime hills and a concluding turnaround within a figure-eight style finale. The train navigates the wooden structure, delivering the rumbling and lateral forces typical of its traditional design.
Technical Specifications
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| Type | Wooden |
| Propulsion | Chain Lift |
| Opened | 1924 |
| Manufacturer | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. |
| Designer | Herbert Schmeck |
| Height | 80 ft |
| Drop | 65 ft |
| Max Speed | 45 mph |
| Length | 2,767 ft |
| Duration | 1 minutes 18 seconds |