The 228-foot second drop on Phantom’s Revenge at Pennsylvania’s Kennywood is still one of the tallest in the world. Top speed: 70 mph For height, the current coaster champ is the 456-foot-tall Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey.And the fastest coaster, at 149 mph, is … 70 mph (112.7 km/h)) Length. 1 of 12 The new Iron Rattler features a 171-foot drop at a nearly vertical 81 degrees. The Rattler was first built with a 166' drop. The train then ascends up the track onto the top of the quarry wall, where it enters an 110° over-banked turn. Ride Maker Rocky Mountain Construction, John … The ride features six inversions including a 145-foot-tall (44 m) vertical loop, a zero-g roll, a 78-foot-tall (24 m) cobra roll and two corkscrews. Train has six cars with two rows each, seating two abreast per row. Where other wooden coaster trains surrender, the Hybrid Coaster Trains pass them by! Iron Rattler Statistics Park. The coaster's original plans never called for such a large first drop, but construction of Cedar Point 's Mean Streak prompted the hasty design change. Iron Rattler Roller Coaster Teaser Video Six Flags Fiesta Texas POV Height Built in 1991, the oldest ride in this category is still the king. Does the park still exist: No, … With its unique construction, the Iron Rattler boasts: A staggering drop of 171 feet with an amazing drop angle of 81 degrees. hide. Six Flags Fiesta Texas unveils its newest addition and structural landmark — the highly anticipated hybrid coaster Iron Rattler. Height: 180 feet It also has four overbanked turns (more than 90 degrees) and a top speed of 70 mph. Use of this site is governed by our Terms Of Service and Privacy Policy. 1 Steepest Drop. 1 of 10 People enjoy the 171 foot drop on the new Iron Rattler roller coaster Wednesday May 15, 2013 during a media day event to introduce the ride at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Six Flags Magic Mountain opens Twisted Colossus, the reborn version of their popular … When it opened it 1992, it was the tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster in the world with a 166-foot (51 meter) first drop. A blazing top speed of 70 mph. Iron Rattler is a Rocky Mountain Coasters hybrid roller coaster located at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas. The ride opened in 2013 as a conversion of the Rattler, a wooden roller coaster that had opened in 1992. In 2013, Rocky Mountain Coasters reprofiled the ride with new track and trains in a manner similar to that used on Texas Giant.[2]. Location. Hybrid. Courtesy illustration Show More Show Less 3 of 10 The new Iron Rattler roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas has a 171 foot drop and travels up to 70 miles per hour. The first drop on [Iron Rattler] at [Six Flags Fiesta Texas] is one of the best first drops on any RMC, but it's that classic Rattler cliff dive that has most riders coming back. A blazing top speed of 70 mph. What's New World's Tallest Wooden Roller Coaster Drop, Six Flags Fiesta Texas website information, http://www.spokanejournal.com/article.php?id=7763, https://rollercoaster.fandom.com/wiki/Iron_Rattler?oldid=53713. Type. In reality, however, the motion-base vehicles never leave the ground and never move more than a … The 4,025-foot-long (1,227 m) Superman: Krypton Coaster stands 168 feet (51 m) tall. Ride Specs Height: 180 feet Max drop: 171 feet Descent angle: 81° Top speed: 70 mph Length: 3,266 feet Inversions: 1. About Us – Max drop: 171 feet The new version includes an 81-degree drop, a combination loop and inversion roll that indues zero gravity, and a top speed of 73 mph. © 2013 Ultimate Rollercoaster. Here's our POV of Iron Rattler that shows just how smooth, fast and fun this RMC (Rocky Mountain Construction) steel hybrid coaster really is. At the top, riders are being held for a few seconds before dropping 171 feet at an 81° angle, reaching a max speed of 70 mph. Specific Type: Iron Horse Seating: 6 cars, 2 x 2 Height: 179 feet ... OnIron Rattler, the original drop would come back, and featured many overbanked turns on the top of the quarry. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Check out five of the scariest roller coaster drops around the world. Images of the Iron Rattler roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. "This ride has a massive lift hill that dives right off a quarry wall for a truly unforgettable experience." [1] The coaster spends much of its course atop the cliffs surrounding the park and includes a long tunnel through a quarry wall after its mid-course brake run. The Iron Rattler is Six Flags Fiesta Texas’ newest extreme hybrid coaster. Iron Rattler Facts. Themeparkgc Talk 08:21, 22 August 2013 (UTC) Ride Specs report. Riders per train. I presume the longer drop would mean a faster top speed, a longer track length and possibly a different drop angle. These are the hills that thrill -- amazing views, steep descents, frightening speeds. Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Four over-banked turns — more than any other hybrid coaster, and the first of its kind to feature a completely inverted barrel roll. Iron Rattler logo courtesy of Six Flags Fiesta Texas. It also has four overbanked turns (more than 90 degrees) and a top speed of 70 mph. 81° Maximum G-Force. When Outlaw Run opened, it had the steepest drop of any wooden coaster in the world. Over the following years the drop was reprofiled several times resulting in a 124' drop. Height: 179.0 ft: Drop: 171.0 ft: Speed: 70.0 mph: Inversions: 1: Vertical Angle: 81.0 ° Elements: Chain Lift Hill with a 171.0 ft drop at 81.0 ° 110.0 ° Over-Banked Curve 95.0 ° Over-Banked Curve Zero-G Roll 98.0 ° Over-Banked Curve 93.0 ° Over-Banked Curve Tunnel Four over-banked turns — more than any other hybrid coaster, and the first of its kind to feature a completely inverted barrel roll. Descent angle: 81° March 14, 1992 Manufacturer. TheWikia has100articles and1,540edits in just 3 months! For people who love roller coasters, intense in a good way is a good thing, and Iron Rattler is loaded with intense, very good things. Inversions: 1, Ride Maker 3,226 feet (995.5 Meters) Inversions. The final sequence, a 400-foot "sensory drop" off the top of a skyscraper, is so utterly convincing, it will completely take your breath away. All rights reserved. save. Log in or sign up to leave a comment Log In Sign Up. The train ascends 142 feet up a cliff, passing through a 110° over-banked curve and a 95° over-banked curve. With its unique construction, the Iron Rattler boasts: A staggering drop of 171 feet with an amazing drop angle of 81 degrees. Iron Rattler is a steel roller coaster located at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas. Iron Rattler is the first hybrid wood and steel roller coaster to feature an inversion, namely a zero-g-roll. Rocky Mountain Construction, John F. Pierce. Any scariest/best of roller coaster list is going to leave out some truly … Length: 3,266 feet An 81° first drop, banked curves, fast changes of direction, camelbacks and even a zero-g-roll are not a problem for the Iron Rattler… San Antonio, Texas, USA Opened. With a top speed of 70 miles per hour (110 km/h), the ride ties with Iron Rattler as the fastest roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. In Iron Rattler's queue, sounds of rattlesnakes can be heard. 100% Upvoted. Iron Rattler also launches riders through a tunnel with special lighting and fog effects. Site Map – Riders then head up a 179 foot tall chain lift hill. 0 comments. Rocky Mountain Construction. Iron Rattler Park Six Flags Fiesta Texas Park section Crackaxle Canyon Opening date May 25, 2013 Closing date Unknown: Height 180ft Drop 171ft Speed 70mph Replaced The Rattler Replaced by Unknown share. © 1996–2020 Ultimate Rollercoaster®, LLC. Sort by. Other great hills ‘n’ thrills. Iron Rattler boasts a 171-foot 81-degree drop, four overbanked turns, barrel roll and tunnel. Iron Rattler is a refurbished wooden coaster with a new steel track. After the train leaves the station, it turns left and then goes up an 180-foot lift hill, before dropping 171 feet at an angle of 81°. Over the four years following the ride's opening, it was reprofiled in some way each year. Ride Height: 179 Feet: Drop Height: 171 Feet: Track Length: 3,266 Feet: Top Speed: 70 MPH: Inversions: 1: Trains: 2: Cars Per Train: 6: Riders Per Car: 4: Ride Manufacturer: Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) Train Manufacturer: Gerstlauer: Track Color: Red: Support Color: Non-Painted With its unique construction, the Iron Rattler boasts: A staggering drop of 171 feet with an amazing drop angle of 81 degrees. 1 Welcome to the Coaster Wiki 2 Latest News 3 Coaster of the Week 3.1 This Week's Top Ten 3.1.1 Coaster of the Week Records 4 Latest activity Coaster Wikia was founded by Beemerboyz803 on March 9, 2013. As a result, the ride had very rough transitions and many riders complained of rib or back pain. When Rattler opened in 1992, it was the tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster in the world with a 166 foot (51 meter) first drop. Location: Elitch Gardens. It takes its 179 feet of pent-up energy, the 171-foot first drop, the 70-mph race to the heavens with its wicked surge of airtime, and everything else that follows in stride. Contact Us – Ride. Four over-banked turns — more than any other hybrid coaster, and the first of its kind to feature a completely inverted barrel roll. Outlaw Run has a 162-foot 81-degree drop, overbanked turn, double down and double barrel roll. 20 Height. RCDB lists a 166-foot (51 m) drop, but no further information about it. 180 feet (54.7 Meters) Drop. This time they are rocking the brand new Iron Rattler at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. 171 feet (52.1 meters) Top speed. The end result was a 42 foot (13 meter) shorter drop. It combines classic wooden support structure with steel rails that give riders a smooth ride, inversions, and steep turns. Mr. Twister. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 3.6G A blazing top speed of 70 mph. Height requirement: Riders must be at least 48 inches tall Where to Coast ™ Visit Six Flags Fiesta Texas to ride this roller coaster. 1 of 8 The new Iron Rattler features a 171-foot drop at a nearly vertical 81 degrees. Photos by Eric Gieszl. Closed: 1994. Roller Coaster Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Also included is a barrel roll over the bottom of the first drop up onto the top of the quarry. — Iron Rattler (Six Flags Fiesta Texas; San Antonio). Statistics. The coaster's original plans never called for such a large first drop, but construction of Cedar Point's Mean Streak prompted the hasty design change. Height: 96 feet. This Wikia will surely continue to succeed!