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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.  



LocationKennywood
Coordinates40°23′20″N 79°51′54″WCoordinates: 40°23′20″N 79°51′54″W
StatusOperating
Opening date1968
ReplacedPippin
General statistics
TypeWood
DesignerAndy Vettel (1968)
John A. Miller (1924)
Track layoutTerrain
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height70 ft (21 m)
Drop90 ft (27 m)
Length3,250 ft (990 m)
Speed55 mph (89 km/h)
Inversions0
Duration1:41
Height restriction52 in (132 cm)
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