King Kobra
Height
138 ft
Speed
53 mph
Length
846 ft
This steel shuttle coaster utilizes a catapult launch system to accelerate the train from a standstill into a single vertical loop. Following the inversion, the train climbs a steep dead-end incline, momentarily pausing before descending backward through the course. The return journey sends riders through the loop in reverse and onto a rear spike before coming to a halt in the station. Its operation is characterized by its linear layout and the physical sensation of the transition from forward to backward motion.
Technical Specifications
| Status | Defunct |
|---|---|
| Type | Steel |
| Propulsion | Catapult Launch |
| Opened | 1977 |
| Defunct | 1986 |
| Manufacturer | Schwarzkopf |
| Designer | Ing Buro Stengel GmbH |
| Height | 138 ft |
| Max Speed | 53 mph |
| Length | 846 ft |
| Inversions | 1 |