![]() The launch mechanism for Stealth begins with a two-metre high tank filled with 14,000 litres of hydraulic oil. The key to Stealth’s success and its unique acceleration is the hydraulic launch system, which works in a completely different way to conventional rollercoaster launch mechanisms. Over the past 40 years, Stengel has been the driving force behind many of the innovations in the rollercoaster industry and his work with fighter pilots helped set many of the standards on maximum acceleration forces for passengers used in the industry. They are the design company set up by rollercoaster designer and innovator Werner Stengel. Ingenieur Buro Stengel designed the entire Stealth ride, including its layout, geometry, dynamics and acceleration. ![]() According to Andreas Wild, an engineer at rollercoaster expert Ingenieur Buro Stengel, Stealth is really ‘the son of Kingda Ka’. The biggest being Kingda Ka, a 140m-high monster of a ride upon which Stealth’s design is based. The technology was developed by world-leading rollercoaster engineer Intamin from Switzerland and was first used in a series of giant rides built in US theme parks. Stealth is one of a growing number of ‘hydraulic launch’ rollercoasters, also nicknamed rocket-coasters, a term that sheds some light on their popularity. After a split-second’s pause, the train plummets back to earth and reaches the station, a mere 15 seconds after it was launched. There is little time to enjoy the views over the Surrey countryside. Before a breath can be taken, the car hurtles upwards at a 90-degree angle and catapults up to the top hat, 62 metres above the ground. The roller coaster train almost silently accelerates forward faster than a Formula One car, reaching 80mph in around two seconds. Riders on Stealth are in for a breathtaking few moments of either white-knuckle thrill or panic, depending on your view of frighteningly fast rollercoasters. The rollercoaster’s interesting design, known as the ‘ top hat’, is just part of what makes Stealth so unique. And, as if that wasn’t fast enough, the ride was further enhanced in 2009, taking it up to speeds of 90 mph in just 1.8 seconds. In 2007 the attraction was upgraded to decrease the time it took to accelerate to 1.9 seconds. When the thrilling rollercoaster ride was first built in 2006 it could accelerate from 0-80 mph in 2.3 seconds. ![]() Thorpe Park Colossus Hyperia Nemesis Inferno Saw – The Ride Stealth The Swarm The Walking Dead: The RideĬoined as the fastest roller coaster in the UK, Stealth is an adrenaline junky’s dream. Pleasure Beach Great Yarmouth Roller Coaster Lightwater Valley Raptor Attack – REMOVED The Ultimate – REMOVED Alton Towers Galactica Nemesis – SBNO Oblivion Rita The Smiler Wicker Man Th13teen Spinball Whizzerīlackpool Pleasure Beach Avalanche Big Dipper Grand National ICON Infusion Nickelodeon Streak Revolution The Big Oneīrean Theme Park Astro Storm Bulldog Coasterįlamingo Land Resort Hero Kumali Mumbo Jumbo Sik Velocity
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