Red Force (roller coaster)

Red Force is a steel launched giga roller coaster located at Ferrari Land within PortAventura World in Salou, Catalonia, Spain. The ride was manufactured by Liechtenstein-based manufacturer Intamin and opened on 7 April 2017.^[2] With a height of 112 metres (367 ft) and a maximum speed of 180 kilometres per hour (112 mph), it is Europe's only Giga coaster.^[3][4] From November 2024 to May 2025, Red Force was the tallest roller coaster in the world, following the closure of Kingda Ka and prior to the opening of Top Thrill 2.

Red Force
Red Force's signature top hat feature
Ferrari Land
Location	Ferrari Land
Coordinates	41.0842°N 1.1513°E / 41.0842; 1.1513[1]
Status	Operating
Opening date	7 April 2017 (2017-04-07)
General statistics
Type	Steel – Launched
Manufacturer	Intamin
Lift/launch system	LSM
Height	112 m (367 ft)
Length	880 m (2,890 ft)
Speed	180 km/h (112 mph)
Inversions	0
Duration	0:39
Max vertical angle	90°
Capacity	1200 riders per hour
Acceleration	0 to 180 km/h (0 to 112 mph) in 5 seconds
Height restriction	140–195 cm (4 ft 7 in – 6 ft 5 in)
Trains	3 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 12 riders per train.
Red Force at RCDB

Characteristics

Ride experience

Once the train leaves the station, it is accelerated by linear synchronous motors from 0 to 180 kilometres per hour (112 mph) in 5 seconds. The train then ascends a 112-metre (367 ft) tall top hat, twisting 90 degrees to the left. Once the train goes over the top hat, it descends back down, again twisting 90 degrees to the left. This sends the train travelling parallel to the launch track but in the opposite direction. The train then enters a flat brake run and then ascends a small airtime hill before entering the final set of brakes. ^[2][5]

Trains

Red Force has two trains with three cars per train. Each train is divided in six rows, each able to accommodate two riders. Each car seats four riders, allowing a total of twelve riders per train. The ride can accommodate approximately 1,200 riders per hour.^[2]

Track

The steel track of Red Force is approximately 880 metres (2,890 ft) long and 112 metres (367 ft) tall. The track is dark grey and the supports are red.^[2]

Launch

Red Force uses linear synchronous motors to accelerate the train from 0 to 180 kilometres per hour (112 mph) in 5 seconds. The ride uses supercapacitors to store and dissipate the energy needed to launch the train, reducing the peak load from the power grid necessary to launch the coaster.^[6]

Records

Preceded by Kingda Ka	World's Tallest Full-Circuit Roller Coaster November 11, 2024 - May 3, 2025	Succeeded by Top Thrill 2
	World's Tallest Roller Coaster November 11, 2024 - May 3, 2025	Succeeded by Top Thrill 2
	World's Tallest Roller Coaster Drop November 11, 2024 – May 3, 2025	Succeeded by Top Thrill 2

See also

• Top Thrill Dragster
• Kingda Ka
• Formula Rossa
• 2017 in amusement parks