Superman: Krypton Coaster

Superman: Krypton Coaster is a roller coaster located at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, TX. Designed by Bolliger & Mabillard, it is one of four floorless coasters to open in the year 2000 (the other three were Medusa at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Dominator at Geauga Lake (now located at Kings Dominion), and Kraken at SeaWorld Orlando). The coaster stands 168 feet (51 m) tall, with its lift hill and helical drop extending over a bordering cliff. It also features the largest 360-degree vertical loop in the world at 145ft. It has a track length of 4,025 feet (1,227 m) and top speed of 70 mph—the fastest of any B&M floorless coaster, as well as the fastest at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. It has six inversions, although initial plans had called for a total of eight (similar to PortAventura's Dragon Khan in Spain). Superman: Krypton Coaster is the largest floorless roller coaster in the Southwestern United States.

Contrary to what some believe, Superman: Krypton Coaster will not be receiving the Bizarro makeover Six Flags has recently given to some of its coasters, namely the former Medusa at Six Flags Great Adventure. Because it still holds a considerably high reputation among coasters in the region, naming and re-theming the ride experience would inevitably damage its image. Plans, however, are in the works for a fresh coat of paint for either the 2010 Season or the season after. Furthermore, there has been speculation whether the coaster will receive some type of audio system, also similar to Bizarro, even though it has already received fresh, rehabbed trains for the park's 2008 Season.

On March 6, 2010 Fiesta Texas hosted the 10th anniversary for Superman.

Ride elements

• a 145 foot Vertical Loop
• Zero-G Roll
• Cobra Roll
• Interlocking Corkscrews

Gallery

External links

• S:KC's OFFICIAL Page (Six Flags Fiesta Texas)
• Superman - Six Flags Fiesta Texas (Best On-Ride Experience)

References