S&S Space Shot
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S&S Space Shot is a high-thrill pneumatic drop tower ride model known for rapidly launching riders upward before subjecting them to intense free-fall sensations.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Turbo Drop / Space Shot combo | 1 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
amusement ride model
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pneumatic drop tower ⓘ thrill ride ⓘ |
| category |
launched drop tower
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vertical amusement ride ⓘ |
| designGoal |
compact footprint
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high-thrill experience ⓘ rapid cycle time ⓘ |
| dropDirection | downward ⓘ |
| launchDirection | upward ⓘ |
| manufacturer |
S&S Worldwide
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
S&S – Sansei Technologies NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| market |
amusement parks
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independent ride operators ⓘ theme parks ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
compact tower design for limited spaces
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high throughput for a tower ride ⓘ instantaneous pneumatic launch instead of cable hoist ⓘ strong initial upward blast ⓘ |
| operationMode |
multiple ride vehicles possible on one tower (variant-dependent)
ⓘ
programmable launch and drop profiles ⓘ |
| powerSource | compressed air system ⓘ |
| primaryMotion |
free-fall descent
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vertical launch upward ⓘ |
| propulsionType |
compressed air
ⓘ
pneumatic launch ⓘ |
| restraintType |
lap bar with seat belt (variant-dependent)
ⓘ
over-the-shoulder restraints ⓘ |
| rideExperience |
intense airtime
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rapid upward acceleration ⓘ strong negative g-forces ⓘ strong positive g-forces ⓘ sudden weightlessness ⓘ |
| rideType | tower ride ⓘ |
| safetySystem |
automatic braking system
ⓘ
mechanical locking restraints ⓘ redundant pneumatic controls ⓘ |
| sensation |
free-fall sensation
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height exposure ⓘ rapid deceleration ⓘ sudden acceleration ⓘ |
| structureType | steel tower ⓘ |
| technology |
compressed air tanks
ⓘ
magnetic braking ⓘ pneumatic cylinder system ⓘ |
| typicalHeight | approximately 30–80 meters (varies by installation) ⓘ |
| usedIn |
park skyline features
ⓘ
standalone tower attractions ⓘ |
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