Skyhawk (ride)

Skyhawk
Skyhawk with Snake River Falls in the foreground.
Cedar Point Area Frontiertown Coordinates 41°29′3.62″N 82°41′26.83″W / 41.4843389°N 82.6907861°W / 41.4843389; -82.6907861Coordinates: 41°29′3.62″N 82°41′26.83″W / 41.4843389°N 82.6907861°W / 41.4843389; -82.6907861 Opening date May 6, 2006
General statistics
Manufacturer	S&S Worldwide
Model	Screamin' Swing
Height	103 ft (31 m)
Drop	125 ft (38 m)
Speed	65 mph (105 km/h)
Capacity	800 riders per hour
Vehicles	2
Riders per vehicle	40
Rows	2
Riders per row	20
Duration	1 minute
Height restriction	48 in (122 cm)
Restraints	Lap bar
Fast Lane available

Skyhawk is a Screamin' Swing built by S&S Worldwide at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. It is located in Frontiertown, next to Snake River Falls. It opened on May 6, 2006, the beginning of Cedar Point's 137th season. A similar ride, Xtreme Swing, opened at Valleyfair the same year.

Specifications

Skyhawk in the loading/unloading position.

Skyhawk is a Screamin' Swing type ride built by S&S Worldwide. The structure itself is 103 feet (31 m) tall at its highest point, the equivalent height of a ten-story building, making it the world's largest swinging thrill ride. It consists of two swinging arms, both 84 feet (26 m) tall, seating 20 across and 20 back to back (40 total).^[1] At full swing, the ends of the arms approach 125 feet (38 m) high off the ground—as high as a twelve-story building—and achieve a maximum velocity of 65 miles-per-hour—faster than most wooden roller coasters. The ride lasts about one minute, and can accommodate 800 passengers per hour. Riders must be 48 inches (1,200 mm) or taller.^[2] Riders are restrained by a lap bar.^[3]

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Skyhawk (ride).

• Official Skyhawk page
• Skyhawk Photo Gallery at The Point Online