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Storm Runner is a launched roller coaster located at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Manufactured by Intamin and situated in the Pioneer Frontier section of the park, the Accelerator Coaster opened to the public on May 8, 2004. It reaches a height of 169 feet (52 m) and catapults riders from 0 to 72 mph (116 km/h) in two seconds. Storm Runner features a top hat element, three inversions, a dual loading station and a magnetic braking system. In addition, it was designed to interact with three other Hersheypark rides: Dry Gulch Railroad, the Monorail, and Trailblazer.
Location Hersheypark
Park section Pioneer Frontier
Coordinates 40°17′23″N 76°39′13″W
Status Operating
Opening date May 8, 2004
Cost $12,500,000
General statistics
Type Steel – Launched
Manufacturer Intamin
Designer Werner Stengel
Model Accelerator Coaster
Lift/launch system Hydraulic Launch
Height 150 ft (46 m)
Drop 180 ft (55 m)
Length 2,600 ft (790 m)
Speed 75 mph (121 km/h)
Inversions 3
Duration 0:50
Max vertical angle 90°
Capacity 1200 riders per hour
Acceleration 0 to 72 mph (0 to 116 km/h) in 2 seconds
G-force 5
Height restriction 54 in (137 cm)
Trains 2 trains with 5 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 20 riders per train.
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Storm Runner is a launched roller coaster located at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Manufactured by Intamin and situated in the Pioneer Frontier section of the park, the Accelerator Coaster opened to the public on May 8, 2004. It reaches a height of 169 feet (52 m) and catapults riders from 0 to 72 mph (116 km/h) in two seconds. Storm Runner features a top hat element, three inversions, a dual loading station and a magnetic braking system. In addition, it was designed to interact with three other Hersheypark rides: Dry Gulch Railroad, the Monorail, and Trailblazer.
Location Hersheypark
Park section Pioneer Frontier
Coordinates 40°17′23″N 76°39′13″W
Status Operating
Opening date May 8, 2004
Cost $12,500,000
General statistics
Type Steel – Launched
Manufacturer Intamin
Designer Werner Stengel
Model Accelerator Coaster
Lift/launch system Hydraulic Launch
Height 150 ft (46 m)
Drop 180 ft (55 m)
Length 2,600 ft (790 m)
Speed 75 mph (121 km/h)
Inversions 3
Duration 0:50
Max vertical angle 90°
Capacity 1200 riders per hour
Acceleration 0 to 72 mph (0 to 116 km/h) in 2 seconds
G-force 5
Height restriction 54 in (137 cm)
Trains 2 trains with 5 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 20 riders per train.
My Gear:
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