Flight of the Pterosaur

Roller coaster in the United Kingdom
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Flight Of The Pterosaur
Paultons Park
Location Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK
Coordinates 50°56′54″N 1°33′21″W / 50.948341°N 1.555744°W / 50.948341; -1.555744
Park section Lost Kingdom
Status Operating since 17 May 2016
Rider height
  • Minimum: 100 cm
  • Min. unaccompanied: 120 cm
Statistics
Manufacturer Vekoma
Product Suspended Family Coaster (395m)
Type Steel - Suspended
Propulsion Friction wheel lift hill
Height 19.5 metres
Top speed 54.72 km/h
Length 395 metres
Inversions 0
Duration 1:03
G-Force 2.5
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Flight Of The Pterosaur is a steel suspended roller coaster located at Paultons Park in Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK.

History

In late July 2015, the first track pieces arrived onsite. The ride later began testing in February 2016. Flight of the Pterosaur then opened with the Lost Kingdom themed area on 17 May 2016.

Design

Flight of the Pterosaur was built as part of Paultons Park's new-for-2016 Lost Kingdom area. It is a 395m Suspended Family Coaster from Vekoma, similar to Freedom Flyer at Fun Spot America. It has dark brown track and light brown supports.

Trains

Single train with 10 cars. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in a single row, for a total of 20 riders per train.

Images

External links

Articles on Paultons Park