Superman: Escape from Krypton

Superman: Escape from Krypton (used to be known as Superman: The Escape) is a steel roller coaster built by Intamin at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, United States. When it opened in 1997, it was the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world. It is similar to a roller coaster called Tower of Terror II at Dreamworld in Australia. The ride closed in 2010 so that it could be changed from "Superman: The Escape" to "Superman: Escape from Krypton". The new ride opened in 2011, with new trains that face backwards and with new colors. ^[1] The ride is 28 seconds long.^[2] For about 7 seconds during the ride, the rider is weightless (also called zero gravity).^[2]

Superman: Escape from Krypton
The 415 ft (126 m) tall tower of Superman: Escape from Krypton prior to the addition of Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom
Previously known as Superman: The Escape (1997-2010)
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Park section	Samurai Summit
Coordinates	34.424996°N 118.59802°W / 34.424996; -118.59802
Status	Operating
Opening date	March 15, 1997 (1997-03-15)
Cost	US$16,000,000
General Statistics
Type	Steel – Launched – Shuttle
Manufacturer	Intamin
Model	Reverse Freefall Coaster
Lift/launch system	Linear synchronous motor
Height	415 ft (126.5 m)
Drop	328.1 ft (100.0 m)
Length	1,235 ft (376.4 m)
Speed	100 mph (160.9 km/h)
Inversions	0
Duration	0:28
Max vertical angle	90°
Acceleration	0 to 104 mph in 7 seconds
G-force	4.5
Capacity	1,050 riders per hour
Height restriction	48 in (122 cm)
Flash Pass Available
Must transfer from wheelchair
Superman: Escape from Krypton at RCDB Pictures of Superman: Escape from Krypton at RCDB