Twisted Typhoon is an inverted roller coaster currently operating at Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia. Manufactured by Vekoma, the ride opened at the park in 1999 under the name Hangman,[1] becoming Twisted Typhoon after 2011.[2]

Twisted Typhoon
Previously known as Hangman (1998–2011)
Wild Adventures
LocationWild Adventures
Coordinates30°43′05″N 83°19′27″W / 30.718070°N 83.324255°W / 30.718070; -83.324255
StatusOperating
Opening dateMay 8, 1999 (1999-05-08)
General statistics
TypeSteel – Inverted
ManufacturerVekoma
ModelSuspended Looping Coaster (689m Standard)
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height109.3 ft (33.3 m)
Drop95 ft (29 m)
Length2,260.5 ft (689.0 m)
Speed49.7 mph (80.0 km/h)
Inversions5
Duration1:36
Max vertical angle59°
Capacity1,040 riders per hour
Height restriction52–78 in (132–198 cm)
Trains2 trains with 10 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 20 riders per train.
Twisted Typhoon at RCDB

References edit

  1. ^ "Hangman at Wild Adventures - CoasterBuzz". coasterbuzz.com. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  2. ^ "Twisted Typhoon - Wild Adventures (Valdosta, Georgia, United States)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2019-09-19.

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