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| Manufacturer | S&S Worldwide | ||||||
| Type | Steel - Launched | ||||||
| Model / product | Thrust Air Coaster | ||||||
| Riders per train | 8 | ||||||
| Propulsion | Compressed air launch | ||||||
Height160.8 feet
Top speed111.8 mph Length4,081.3 feet Inversions1
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Do-Dodonpa (Japanese: ドドンパ) is an S&S Worldwide launched roller coaster located at Fuji-Q Highland in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan. It opened in 2001 and currently has the highest launch acceleration of any coaster in the world at 32.1 ms−2 (3.27 g).
The control system was provided by Deterministic Systems, Inc.
History[edit | edit source]
Dodonpa was announced in June 2001.[1] Upon opening, it was the fastest roller coaster in the world with a top speed of 106.8 mph, which was reached in 1.8 seconds.
The roller coaster closed on October 2, 2016 for an overhaul. It reopened on July 15, 2017. This overhaul involved replacing the ride's top hat with a large vertical loop. The refurbishment also saw the ride's speed increased to 111.9 mph and the ride's acceleration increased to 32.1 ms−2 (3.27 g).
Name and theme[edit | edit source]
The name "Dodonpa" comes from the notes used by taiko drummers. In the queue line, you can hear these notes. At launch you hear a voice in Japanese running through a checklist and counting down before the launch. The dialogue occasionally changes, and, to surprise the riders, there is often a "false" countdown and "failed" launch followed by an "accidental" launch.
The ride's name was changed to Do-Dodonpa when it was refurbished.
The four trains are painted with different faces; a "father", "mother", "brother", and "sister".
Trains[edit | edit source]
4 trains with 4 cars per train. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 8 riders per train.
Images[edit | edit source]
Photographs of the roller coaster prior to its refurbishment in 2016.
References[edit | edit source]
| Fastest roller coaster December 2001 - May 2003 | ||
| Preceded by Tower of Terror Superman: The Escape |
Fastest roller coaster December 2001 - May 2003 |
Succeeded by Top Thrill Dragster |
| Fastest complete circuit roller coaster December 2001 - May 2003 | ||
| Preceded by Steel Dragon 2000 |
Fastest complete circuit roller coaster December 2001 - May 2003 |
Succeeded by Top Thrill Dragster |
| Roller coasters at Fuji-Q Highland | |||||||||
| Present | Do-Dodonpa • Eejanaika • Fujiyama • Fuwa Fuwa Osora No Dai-Bouken • Mad Mouse • Rock 'N Roll Duncan • Takabisha | ||||||||
| Former | Double Loop • Giant Coaster • Moonsault Scramble • Zola 7 | ||||||||