Kingda Ka
Height
456 ft
Speed
128 mph
Length
3,118 ft
This steel coaster utilizes a hydraulic launch system to accelerate trains along a horizontal track before they ascend a vertical tower. Upon reaching the apex, the train enters a vertical descent that incorporates a three-quarter spiral twist. The track layout continues over a second camelback hill designed to provide a sensation of weightlessness. Magnetic brakes are positioned at the end of the course to decelerate the vehicle.
Technical Specifications
| Status | Defunct |
|---|---|
| Type | Steel |
| Propulsion | Hydraulic Launch |
| Opened | 2005 |
| Defunct | 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Intamin |
| Designer | Ing Buro Stengel GmbH |
| Height | 456 ft |
| Drop | 418 ft |
| Max Speed | 128 mph |
| Length | 3,118 ft |
| Duration | 28 seconds |
| Capacity | 1,400 riders per hour |