Diving Machine
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The Diving Machine, is a model of roller coaster manufactured by Swiss company Bolliger and Mabillard. It is distinguished from other roller coasters by its vertical drop and wide shuttle trains.
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[edit] History
The first Diving Machine to open was Oblivion at Alton Towers, England, in 1998. Since then three other installations have opened, with the most recent featuring inversions and floorless trains.
Today, Bolliger & Mabillard is still the only company to design and build such roller coasters.
[edit] Design
The Diving Machine is characterized by distinctly wide trains, usually consisting two or three rows each seating 8 to 10 passengers. Additionally, stadium seating is employed, as to provide all riders a clear view. At the top of the primary vertical drop, a braking system holds the train for 3 to 5 seconds, giving riders a view of the drop ahead.
[edit] Diving Machine installations
| Name | Park | Location | Opened |
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| Oblivion | Alton Towers |  United Kingdom |
1998 |
| Diving Machine G5 | Janfusun Fancyworld |  Taiwan |
2000 |
| SheiKra | Busch Gardens Africa |  United States |
2005 |
| Griffon | Busch Gardens Europe | United States |
2007 |
| Vertical Coaster | Chimelong Paradise |  China |
2008 |
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