Accelerator Coaster
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Accelerator Coaster is a high-speed roller coaster type that uses powerful launch mechanisms to propel trains to extreme velocities in a short distance.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Motorbike Launch Coaster | 1 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
launched roller coaster
ⓘ
roller coaster type ⓘ |
| accelerationRange | 0 to top speed in a few seconds ⓘ |
| category | extreme thrill ride ⓘ |
| designedFor |
intense acceleration experience
ⓘ
rapid transition from standstill to top speed ⓘ |
| distinguishedBy | acceleration-based thrill rather than long layout ⓘ |
| distinguishedFrom | traditional chain-lift roller coaster ⓘ |
| effectOnRiders |
intense thrill sensation
ⓘ
strong g-forces during launch ⓘ |
| engineeringChallenge |
managing high dynamic loads
ⓘ
precise synchronization of launch components ⓘ thermal management of launch systems ⓘ |
| experienceDuration | short but intense ride cycle ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
extreme velocity
ⓘ
high-speed ⓘ rapid acceleration ⓘ short launch track ⓘ |
| launchMechanismType |
friction wheel launch
ⓘ
hydraulic launch ⓘ magnetic launch ⓘ pneumatic launch ⓘ |
| oftenIncludes |
high-speed straight sections
ⓘ
launch countdown ⓘ thematic launch tunnel ⓘ |
| operatesAt |
amusement parks
ⓘ
theme parks ⓘ |
| requires |
advanced control systems
ⓘ
high-power energy systems ⓘ regular maintenance of launch equipment ⓘ |
| safetyConsideration | careful rider height and health restrictions ⓘ |
| safetySystem |
friction brakes
ⓘ
lap bar restraints ⓘ magnetic brakes ⓘ over-the-shoulder restraints ⓘ rollback prevention systems ⓘ |
| speedRange | very high top speeds compared to family coasters ⓘ |
| targetAudience | thrill-seeking riders ⓘ |
| trackMaterial | steel ⓘ |
| trainType |
multi-car trains
ⓘ
over-the-top launch cars ⓘ |
| typicalFeature |
long straight launch track
ⓘ
minimal track length after launch compared to traditional coasters ⓘ steep ascent after launch ⓘ steep drop after cresting top element ⓘ tall top-hat element ⓘ |
| uses | powerful launch mechanism ⓘ |
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Motorbike Launch Coaster