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'''Intimidator 305''' is a [[Steel roller coaster|steel]] [[roller coaster]] designed and built by [[Intamin AG]] located at [[Kings Dominion]] in [[Doswell, Virginia|Doswell]], [[Virginia]] in the United States. Standing at {{convert|305|ft|m}} tall and reaching speeds of {{convert|93|mph|km/h}}, it is |
'''Intimidator 305''' is a [[Steel roller coaster|steel]] [[roller coaster]] designed and built by [[Intamin AG]] located at [[Kings Dominion]] in [[Doswell, Virginia|Doswell]], [[Virginia]] in the United States. Standing at {{convert|305|ft|m}} tall and reaching speeds of {{convert|93|mph|km/h}}, it is the tallest, fastest roller coaster at Kings Dominion. It is the fifteenth roller coaster installed at the park, and is the third non-launched roller coaster to top {{convert|300|ft|m}}, following [[Millennium Force]] and [[Steel Dragon 2000]]. The ride's designer, [[Intamin AG]], has also built [[Millennium Force]] and [[Top Thrill Dragster]] at [[Cedar Point]] in Ohio, as well as [[Kingda Ka]] at [[Six Flags Great Adventure]], currently the tallest and fastest ride in North America. Intimidator 305 has the fastest cable lift hill in the world. |
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The first drop on Intimidator 305 |
The first drop on Intimidator 305 is 301ft, with a maximum descent angle of 85 degrees. As a gravity powered coaster, Intimidator 305 is unsurpassed in height and speed in the Western Hemisphere. The massive lift-hill structure for Intimidator 305 is unique in that the lift-hill and crest only have three points of support. The balance of the ride's track consists of Intamin's new double-spine track which allows for longer spans with fewer supports, particularly on crest curves. The ride provides six air-time humps and several near-ground level high-speed turns. The overall height of Intimidator 305 will match the height of the top of the Drop Tower at Kings Dominion, one of the worlds tallest tower rides which, like Intimidator 305, was built by Intamin AG. |
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At around 1 AM, On Monday, November 23rd, 2009, the "I305" , received its "crowning" cornerstone track section to complete the 305' lift hill. The lift hill, which is unmatched in design, utilizes an arch design to provide strength. The first drop of Intimadator 305 was designed to be 300ft, it was measured to be 301ft on December 5th 2009. |
At around 1 AM, On Monday, November 23rd, 2009, the "I305" , received its "crowning" cornerstone track section to complete the 305' lift hill. The lift hill, which is unmatched in design, utilizes an arch design to provide strength. The first drop of Intimadator 305 was designed to be 300ft, it was measured to be 301ft on December 5th 2009. |
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At 9:47 PM EST, January 14th, 2010, the Adena Corporation completed Intimidator 305's steel trackwork with the capping of the third, 75 foot, air-time hump. |
At 9:47 PM EST, January 14th, 2010, the Adena Corporation completed Intimidator 305's steel trackwork with the capping of the third, 75 foot, air-time hump. |
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The park opened the 25 million dollar attraction on April 2nd, 2010. |
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The Intimidator 305's first test was done on Sunday, March 14th, 2010. |
The Intimidator 305's first test was done on Sunday, March 14th, 2010. |
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Revision as of 19:08, 4 April 2010
| Intimidator 305 | |
|---|---|
| Kings Dominion | |
| Location | Kings Dominion |
| Park section | Congo |
| Status | Operating |
| Cost | US$ 25,000,000 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Intamin AG |
| Designer | Intamin AG, Wollerau, Switzerland |
| Model | Gigacoaster |
| Lift/launch system | Cable lift hill |
| Height | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Drop | 301 ft (92 m) |
| Length | 5,100 ft (1,600 m) |
| Speed | 96.147 mph (154.734 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 3 minutes |
| Max vertical angle | 85° |
| Capacity | 1,350 riders per hour |
| Intimidator 305 at RCDB | |
Intimidator 305 is a steel roller coaster designed and built by Intamin AG located at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia in the United States. Standing at 305 feet (93 m) tall and reaching speeds of 93 miles per hour (150 km/h), it is the tallest, fastest roller coaster at Kings Dominion. It is the fifteenth roller coaster installed at the park, and is the third non-launched roller coaster to top 300 feet (91 m), following Millennium Force and Steel Dragon 2000. The ride's designer, Intamin AG, has also built Millennium Force and Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point in Ohio, as well as Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure, currently the tallest and fastest ride in North America. Intimidator 305 has the fastest cable lift hill in the world.
The first drop on Intimidator 305 is 301ft, with a maximum descent angle of 85 degrees. As a gravity powered coaster, Intimidator 305 is unsurpassed in height and speed in the Western Hemisphere. The massive lift-hill structure for Intimidator 305 is unique in that the lift-hill and crest only have three points of support. The balance of the ride's track consists of Intamin's new double-spine track which allows for longer spans with fewer supports, particularly on crest curves. The ride provides six air-time humps and several near-ground level high-speed turns. The overall height of Intimidator 305 will match the height of the top of the Drop Tower at Kings Dominion, one of the worlds tallest tower rides which, like Intimidator 305, was built by Intamin AG.
At around 1 AM, On Monday, November 23rd, 2009, the "I305" , received its "crowning" cornerstone track section to complete the 305' lift hill. The lift hill, which is unmatched in design, utilizes an arch design to provide strength. The first drop of Intimadator 305 was designed to be 300ft, it was measured to be 301ft on December 5th 2009.
At 9:47 PM EST, January 14th, 2010, the Adena Corporation completed Intimidator 305's steel trackwork with the capping of the third, 75 foot, air-time hump.
The park opened the 25 million dollar attraction on April 2nd, 2010.
The Intimidator 305's first test was done on Sunday, March 14th, 2010.
Sister Ride
Carowinds, another Cedar Fair park, is also opening an Earnhardt themed coaster, known as Intimidator. However, it is a Bolliger and Mabillard built hypercoaster. Intimidator is 232 feet tall and features seven drops to represent the seven championships that her hometown namesake had won. The Intimidator opened on March 27th.
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