Jersey Devil Coaster

Roller coaster in the United States
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Jersey Devil Coaster
Jersey Devil Coaster's entrance
Six Flags Great Adventure
Location Jackson, New Jersey, USA
Status Operating since June 13, 2021
Rider height 48 inch minimum
Statistics
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain Construction
Product Raptor Track
Designer / calculations Alan Schilke
Type Steel - Single rail
Riders per train 12
Propulsion Chain lift hill
Height 130 feet
Drop 122 feet
Top speed 58 mph
Length 3000 feet
Inversions 3
Drop angle 87°
Duration 1:15
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Jersey Devil Coaster is a steel single rail roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, USA. Manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction, it was initially set to open in 2020, but the opening was delayed to June 13, 2021. It is the first custom-made RMC Raptor Track, as well as the world's tallest, fastest, and longest single-rail roller coaster.

History

On August 29, 2019, it was announced that Jersey Devil Coaster would be coming to Six Flags Great Adventure.[1]

The ride's first concrete footers were poured in November 2019. The supports began to be erected in March, and two assembled trains arrived at the park.

In April 2020, the dive loop, hill, zero-g stall, turnaround and zero-g roll had been installed.

On June 30, 2020, the park confirmed that the attraction would be delayed to 2021, stating this was due to delays in construction caused by the coronavirus pandemic.[2] Construction work resumed in December 2020.[3] This was followed by the coaster's layout completion on January 25, 2021, with the topping off of the lift hill.[4] Testing began in May.[5]

Jersey Devil Coaster soft opened to members and press holders on June 9, 2021 and opened to the general public on June 13.[6]

Both Jersey Devil Coaster and Stunt Pilot at Silverwood were closed in July 2021 so that Rocky Mountain Construction could perform an inspection on their second generation single rail coasters. The attraction would constantly break down due to the often downtime.[7] It would once again close on August 6, 2021.[8]

A single rider entrance was added for the 2022 season.[9]

Design

Elements

Jersey Devil Coaster is a custom Raptor Track manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction. It is 130 feet tall, has a drop of 122 feet and reaches speeds of up to 58 mph and is 3,000 feet long, as well as having 3 inversions and 12 airtime moments.

Trains

4 trains with 12 cars per train. In each car, riders are arranged inline in a single row, for a total of 12 riders per train.

Images

References

  1. "Six Flags Great Adventure announces record-breaking Jersey Devil single-rail coaster".
  2. "Six Flags Great Adventure Jersey Devil Coaster delayed until 2021". App.
  3. "Six Flags Great Adventure Confirms Major Work on The Jersey Devil Coaster has Resumed". NewsPlusNotes. December 29, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  4. "Six Flags Great Adventure tweet". Twitter. 25 January 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  5. "The Jersey Devil Coaster Now Testing at Six Flags Great Adventure". NewsPlusNotes. 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2021-05-29.
  6. "JERSEY DEVIL COASTER Member and Season Pass Preview".
  7. "The Jersey Devil Coaster Remains Closed At Six Flags Great Adventure".
  8. "The Jersey Devil Coaster Is Closed Again At Six Flags Great Adventure".
  9. "Six Flags Great Adventure brings back Medusa and other changes for 2022".

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