American Thunder
Height
82 ft
Speed
48 mph
Length
2,713 ft
American Thunder is a wooden roller coaster that utilizes a chain lift hill to reach its peak elevation before descending into a series of rapid turns and hills. The layout features numerous directional changes and banked curves that maintain a consistent pace throughout the circuit. Riders travel in articulating trains designed to navigate the tight tracking of the wooden structure. The experience emphasizes airtime and lateral forces through a compact, twisting footprint.
Technical Specifications
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| Type | Wooden |
| Propulsion | Chain Lift |
| Opened | 2008 |
| Manufacturer | Great Coasters International |
| Designer | Jeff Pike |
| Height | 82 ft |
| Drop | 80 ft |
| Max Speed | 48 mph |
| Length | 2,713 ft |