Corkscrew (model)

Corkscrew

Status	Discontinued
First built	Corkscrew (1975)
Last built	Vortex (1982)
Statistics
Manufacturer	Arrow Dynamics, USA
Type	Steel
Riders per train	24
Propulsion	Chain lift hill
Area	320 feet × 100 feet
Height	70 feet
Length	1250 feet
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Corkscrew was a steel roller coaster designed by Arrow Development.

History

The first installation, Corkscrew at Knott's Berry Farm, opened in 1975. It was the first modern inverting roller coaster. Another three instalaltions opened across the United States that year.

Design

The main attraction of the layout was the double corkscrew element, after which it was named.

Trains

2 trains with 6 cars per train. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows, for a total of 24 riders per train.