Black Widow (Kennywood)

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Black Widow
Kennywood
Location West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA
Status Operating since June 8, 2012
Replaced Pitt Fall
Statistics
Manufacturer Zamperla
Product Giant Discovery
Capacity 40 riders
Height 146 feet
Speed 68 mph
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Black Widow is a frisbee ride located at Kennywood in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA.

History

Black Widow was announced in December 2011.[1] The ride opened on June 8, 2012.[2]

Design

The ride is a Giant Discovery installation from Zamperla. The structure is 90 feet tall however in operation the pendulum reaches a maximum height of 146 feet above ground while swinging at a maximum angle of 120 degrees. It also reaches a max speed of 68 mph.

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References

  1. Filicko, Jeff. "Kennywood Announces Black Widow as New Ride for 2012!" (PDF). Kennywood. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  2. "New Black Widow spins and thrills riders at Kennywood".


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