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

StatusDefunct
TypeSteel
PropulsionCatapult Launch
Opened1977
Defunct1986
ManufacturerSchwarzkopf
DesignerIng Buro Stengel GmbH
Height138 ft
Max Speed53 mph
Length846 ft
Inversions1