| Marking its 10th
anniversary in 1994, King Cobra, was the first stand-up looping roller coaster in America
when introduced at Paramount's Kings Island over a decade ago. Designed by Togo Inc. of Japan, this stand-up steel phenomenon
takes adventurers through a 360-degree loop and a 66-foot wide helix at up to 50 miles per
hour! One million pounds of steel were used to construct this thrilling two-minute
ride.
The King Cobra will take you on an unforgettable
slithering journey like no other coaster can. Don’t miss your chance to experience
America’s first looping stand-up coaster!
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| Type of Coaster: |
Steel, single
track with two loops |
| Length of Ride: |
2 minutes |
| Length of Track: |
2,210' |
| Height of Lift: |
95' |
| First Loop: |
360-degree
vertical, 66' high |
| Second Loop: |
540-degree
horizontal, banked at 80-degrees, sending riders virtually parallel to the ground |
| Speed: |
50 miles per
hour |
| Trains: |
2, 24
passengers each |
| Safety Restraints: |
Lap bars and
electric restraints around shoulders of riders |
| Capacity: |
1,250 per
hour |
| Location: |
Adventure
Village |
| Acres Covered: |
2 |
| Designer and
Manufacturer: |
Togo Inc.,
Tokyo Japan |
| Construction: |
Kings Island
Engineering and Construction Department |
| Length of
Construction: |
10 months |
| Cost: |
$3 million |
| Opening Date: |
April 1984 |
| Interesting Facts: |
King Cobra is
the first stand-up looping coaster in America, designed specifically to transport riders
in a standing position. The coaster weighs a total of 500 tons, or 1 million pounds of
steel. Approximately 500 yards of concrete were used in the foundations. A total of 3,000
nuts and bolts were used. |
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