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|opened={{Start date|2014|04}} |
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|year= 2014 |
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|cost=$22 million |
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|type=Steel |
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|status=Under construction |
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|manufacturer=Bolliger & Mabillard |
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|model=[[Wing Coaster]] |
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|lift= [[Linear Synchronous Motor|LSM]] |
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|height_ft=140 |
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'''Thunderbird''' is a [[Steel roller coaster|steel]] [[roller coaster]] in the [[Holiday World & Splashin' Safari#Thanksgiving|Thanksgiving]] section of [[Holiday World & Splashin' Safari]] in [[Santa Claus, Indiana]]. Design by [[Bolliger & Mabillard]], the ride will open as the eighth [[Wing Coaster]] in the world and the fourth in the United States in late April 2014. |
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Thunderbird will be the manufacturer's first launching coaster in fifteen years and the first launch they built themselves. The wing coaster will reach speeds up to {{Convert|100|km/h|mph}} in 3.5 seconds and will feature the tallest vertical loop on a Wing Coaster.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/2014/07/24/rumors-explode-holiday-world-mystery-ride/13087023/|title=Holiday World takes flight with $22M Thunderbird wing coaster|first=Bill |last=McCleery |publisher=Indianapolis Star |date=July 24, 2014 |accessdate=July 26, 2014}}</ref> |
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==Ride experience== |
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After loading in the [[Station (roller coaster)|station]], the [[train (roller coaster)|train]] immediately launches to {{Convert|60|mph|km/h}} in 3.5 seconds by [[Linear Synchronous Motor|linear synchronous motors]]. The train enters the first element of the roller coaster, a {{Convert|140|ft|m}} [[Roller_coaster_elements#Immelmann_loop|Immelmann loop]]. After the first element, the train then goes down its first first drop into a {{Convert|125|ft|m}} [[Vertical loop]], the tallest vertical loop on a Wing Coaster surpassing [[Wild Eagle]] at [[Dollywood]]. After the vertical loop, the train will then cross The Voyage to an [[Roller_coaster_elements#Overbanked_turn|overbanked turn]] then an [[Roller coaster elements#Hammerhead turn|overbanked elevated spiral]]. The train then goes through a [[Roller_coaster_elements#Zero-gravity_roll|zero-g-roll]] parallel to The Voyage. After several curves next to The Voyage, the train dips down into a barn (which is the [[keyhole (roller coaster element)|keyhole]]) where it then curves left back into the barn by doing an [[Roller_coaster_elements#Inline_twist|Inline twist]]. Once the incline twist ends the train enters the [[brake run]] to a right turn to another set of brakes before entering the station. On cycle last about 1 minute and 18 seconds. |
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==Characteristics== |
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===Location=== |
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Thunderbird will be located in the [[Holiday World & Splashin' Safari#Thanksgiving|Thanksgiving]] theme section of the park along with [[The Voyage (roller coaster)|The Voyage]] and it runs parallel and crosses over The Voyage twice. |
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PGAV Destinations is the theming designer for Thunderbird. The designers took the Thunderbird name and coaster design and created a visual theme of the legendary bird’s powerful flight through farms and forests of southern Indiana.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blooloop.com/news/thunderbird-holiday-world-reveals-new-launched-wi/28943#.U9QZZPldUud|title=Thunderbird: Holiday World Reveals New Launched Wing Coaster|publisher=Blooloop |date=July 25, 2014 |accessdate=July 26, 2014}}</ref> |
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===Manufacturer=== |
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Thunderbird is a Wing Coaster model manufactured by Swiss roller coaster firm Bolliger & Mabillard. It is Holiday World & Splashin' Safari first major steel roller coaster. Thunderbird is the eighth Wing Coaster to be built and the fourth in the United States, the others being [[X-Flight (Six Flags Great America)|X-Flight]] at [[Six Flags Great America]] and [[GateKeeper (roller coaster)|GateKeeper]] at [[Cedar Point]].<ref name="GateKeeper">{{cite news|url=http://www.sanduskyregister.com/article/cedar-point/2373156 |title=Recap of Cedar Point's GateKeeper announcement |newspaper=[[Sandusky Register]] |date=August 14, 2012 |accessdate=July 26, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Xflight">{{cite news|last=Black|first=Lisa|title=Six Flags gets in line for more thrill rides|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-new-roller-coaster-strategy-20110904,0,6269766.story|accessdate=July 26, 2014|newspaper=Chicago Tribune|date=September 3, 2011}}</ref> Thunderbird will be Bolliger & Mabillard first launching coaster after help contributing to [[The Incredible Hulk (roller coaster)|The Incredible Hulk roller coaster]] at [[Islands of Adventure]], [[Universal Orlando]].<ref name=Hulk>{{Parkz|ride_name=Incredible Hulk Coaster|location=Islands of Adventure|parkz_number=344|accessdate=July 26, 2014}}</ref> |
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===Trains=== |
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Thunderbird operates with two open-air steel and fiberglass trains, each with five cars of four seats each, with two on each side of the track. Each train holds 20 riders and the ride has a capacity of about 1,140 riders per hour. Because the seats are on the side of the track, a [[cantilevered]] steel arm is used to support the wings.. |
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===Track=== |
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Thunerbird's steel track is {{Convert|3035|ft|m}} long and the tallest part of the ride is the first inversion, [[Roller coaster elements#Immelmann loop|Immemann loop]] at {{Convert|140|ft|m}}. |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist|2}} |
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==External links== |
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*{{Official website|http://www.holidayworld.com/thunderbird/}} |
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* {{RCDB|12260|Thunderbird}} |
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{{Holiday World & Splashin' Safari}} |
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[[Category:Holiday World & Splashin' Safari]] |
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[[Category:Roller coasters in Indiana]] |
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Revision as of 21:54, 26 July 2014
| Thunderbird | |
|---|---|
| Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | |
| Location | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari |
| Park section | Thanksgiving |
| Status | Under construction |
| Opening date | April 2014 |
| Cost | $22 million |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Wing Coaster |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Model | Wing Coaster |
| Lift/launch system | LSM |
| Height | 140 ft (43 m) |
| Length | 3,035 ft (925 m) |
| Speed | 60 mph (97 km/h) |
| Inversions | 4 |
| Duration | 1:18 |
| Capacity | 1,140 riders per hour |
| Acceleration | 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in 3.5 seconds |
| Height restriction | 52 in (132 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 5 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 20 riders per train. |
| Thunderbird at RCDB | |
Thunderbird is a steel roller coaster in the Thanksgiving section of Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana. Design by Bolliger & Mabillard, the ride will open as the eighth Wing Coaster in the world and the fourth in the United States in late April 2014.
Thunderbird will be the manufacturer's first launching coaster in fifteen years and the first launch they built themselves. The wing coaster will reach speeds up to 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds and will feature the tallest vertical loop on a Wing Coaster.[1]
Ride experience
After loading in the station, the train immediately launches to 60 miles per hour (97 km/h) in 3.5 seconds by linear synchronous motors. The train enters the first element of the roller coaster, a 140 feet (43 m) Immelmann loop. After the first element, the train then goes down its first first drop into a 125 feet (38 m) Vertical loop, the tallest vertical loop on a Wing Coaster surpassing Wild Eagle at Dollywood. After the vertical loop, the train will then cross The Voyage to an overbanked turn then an overbanked elevated spiral. The train then goes through a zero-g-roll parallel to The Voyage. After several curves next to The Voyage, the train dips down into a barn (which is the keyhole) where it then curves left back into the barn by doing an Inline twist. Once the incline twist ends the train enters the brake run to a right turn to another set of brakes before entering the station. On cycle last about 1 minute and 18 seconds.
Characteristics
Location
Thunderbird will be located in the Thanksgiving theme section of the park along with The Voyage and it runs parallel and crosses over The Voyage twice.
PGAV Destinations is the theming designer for Thunderbird. The designers took the Thunderbird name and coaster design and created a visual theme of the legendary bird’s powerful flight through farms and forests of southern Indiana.[2]
Manufacturer
Thunderbird is a Wing Coaster model manufactured by Swiss roller coaster firm Bolliger & Mabillard. It is Holiday World & Splashin' Safari first major steel roller coaster. Thunderbird is the eighth Wing Coaster to be built and the fourth in the United States, the others being X-Flight at Six Flags Great America and GateKeeper at Cedar Point.[3][4] Thunderbird will be Bolliger & Mabillard first launching coaster after help contributing to The Incredible Hulk roller coaster at Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando.[5]
Trains
Thunderbird operates with two open-air steel and fiberglass trains, each with five cars of four seats each, with two on each side of the track. Each train holds 20 riders and the ride has a capacity of about 1,140 riders per hour. Because the seats are on the side of the track, a cantilevered steel arm is used to support the wings..
Track
Thunerbird's steel track is 3,035 feet (925 m) long and the tallest part of the ride is the first inversion, Immemann loop at 140 feet (43 m).
References
- ^ McCleery, Bill (July 24, 2014). "Holiday World takes flight with $22M Thunderbird wing coaster". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
- ^ "Thunderbird: Holiday World Reveals New Launched Wing Coaster". Blooloop. July 25, 2014. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
- ^ "Recap of Cedar Point's GateKeeper announcement". Sandusky Register. August 14, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
- ^ Black, Lisa (September 3, 2011). "Six Flags gets in line for more thrill rides". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
- ^ "Incredible Hulk Coaster (Islands of Adventure)". Parkz. Retrieved July 26, 2014.