Thunderbolt Roller Coaster POV Video at Kennywood West Mifflin Pennsylvania
The roller coaster Thunderbolt opened 1924. The ride was previously known as Pippin and it was renovated for the 1968 season.
Location | Kennywood |
Coordinates | 40°23′20″N 79°51′54″WCoordinates: 40°23′20″N 79°51′54″W |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | 1968 |
Replaced | Pippin |
General statistics | |
Type | Wood |
Designer | Andy Vettel (1968) John A. Miller (1924) |
Track layout | Terrain |
Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
Height | 70 ft (21 m) |
Drop | 90 ft (27 m) |
Length | 3,250 ft (990 m) |
Speed | 55 mph (89 km/h) |
Inversions | 0 |
Duration | 1:41 |
Height restriction | 52 in (132 cm) |