Raptor (Cedar Point)
Raptor is a steel inverted roller coaster designed by Bolliger & Mabillard at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, United States. The coaster, which broke many records upon its opening in 1994, differs from previous inverted coasters. Instead of having a short layout designed to fit into a compact area like Batman: The Ride, Raptor was designed with a larger, 3,790-foot (1,160 m) layout, making it the tallest, fastest and longest inverted roller coaster in the world when it opened. It features six inversions, including a cobra roll, a first for inverted roller coasters. The ride is themed as a bird of prey.
| Raptor | |
|---|---|
View of Raptor from Sky Ride | |
| Cedar Point | |
| Location | Cedar Point |
| Park section | Main Midway |
| Coordinates | 41°28′44.50″N 82°40′54.50″W |
| Status | Operating |
| Soft opening date | June 7, 1994 |
| Opening date | May 7, 1994 |
| Cost | $11.5 - $12 million |
| Replaced | Mill Race |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Inverted |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Designer | Werner Stengel |
| Model | Inverted Coaster - Raptor |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 137 ft (42 m) |
| Drop | 119 ft (36 m) |
| Length | 3,790 ft (1,160 m) |
| Speed | 57 mph (92 km/h) |
| Inversions | 6 |
| Duration | 2:16 |
| Max vertical angle | 45° |
| Capacity | 1,600 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 54 in (137 cm) |
| Trains | 3 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train. |
Fast Lane available | |
| Raptor at RCDB | |
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