Everyone has their own goals when they decide to travel. There are those who want to see natural scenery, but there are also those who want to do new things that are challenging. One of them is by stimulating adrenaline in the world’s entertainment centers. A popular ride to get your adrenaline pumping is the roller coaster. If you are a fan of roller coasters, then some of the fastest roller coasters in the world below can be an alternative to the tour you want.
1. Formula Rossa
Formula Rossa is the name of one of the fastest roller coasters in the world which until now has not matched its speed. The location is in Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi.
The track length of the Formula Rossa is 2.2 kilometers, while the top speed of the Formula Rossa launch reaches 240 km per hour. It’s a fantastic speed and very challenging to try.
This vehicle is one of the extreme rides. Therefore, participants who want to ride need to use protective glasses to be safer from collisions with air and insects.
2. Kingda Ka
The next fastest roller coaster is Kingda Ka. This roller coaster is located in the United States, more precisely at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jacksonm New Jersey.
Kingda Ka is also one of the tallest roller coasters in the world. The speed of this roller coaster reaches 206 km per hour, and is the second fastest roller coaster in the world after Formula Rossa.
The uniqueness of this roller coaster is that the roller coaster will ride at the end of the track, which reaches a height of 139 meters. Interested in trying?
3. Top Thrill Dragster
Next, the world’s fastest roller coaster in third position is filled by Top Thrill Dragster. This roller coaster is still in the United States, which is more precisely at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio.
Built in 2003 ago, this roller coaster is still functioning today. The height of this roller coaster reaches 120 meters, and it used to be the tallest roller coaster in the world before Kingda Ka was built.
The speed of this roller coaster is 193 km per hour and is the third fastest roller coaster in the world after Kingda Ka.
4. Dodonpa
The next fastest roller coaster is Dodonpa. Dodonpa is at Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park in Fujiyoshida, Japan. This roller coaster utilizes compressed air as the power to glide.
Officially opened in 2001, this roller coaster is the fastest roller coaster in Japan as well as the fourth fastest roller coaster in the world today.
The speed of this roller coaster reaches 172 km per hour. If you are visiting Japan and want to try quite an extreme challenge, then Dodonpa can be an alternative for your adrenaline tour.
5. Superman Escape from Krypton
The next fastest roller coaster in the world is Superman Escape from Krypton. Its location is in Valencia, California, United States and is one of the tourist attractions in California. This roller coaster opened in 1997 and remains popular today.
In 1997, this roller coaster became the first fastest and tallest roller coaster in the world. However, the title was gradually replaced with the new roller coaster mentioned above.
In 2010, the roller coaster was renewed and officially reopened in 2011 with a roller coaster speed of 160.9 km per hour and has a new decoration.
6. Tower of Terror II
This roller coaster has the same speed as the Superman Escape from Kerypton described above, which is 160.9 km per hour. The location is in Queensland, Australia.
Similar to Superman Escape from Krypton, this roller coaster was also officially opened in 1997. After that, the Tower of Terror II roller coaster was also restored and re-launched in 2010.
Currently this roller coaster is still one of the most popular adrenaline rides in Australia. If interested, when traveling to Australia you can try it. Just come to Dreamworld on the Gold Coast which is also one of the most interesting tourist attractions in Australia.
7. Ring Racer
The next roller coaster that has extra speed is Ring Racer. The location is at the Nurburgring Racecourse, Germany, and is one of the tourist attractions in Germany. This roller coaster opened in 2013.
Actually this roller coaster exploded in 2009 and caused several injuries. But now this roller coaster can be operated and enjoyed by tourists.
Its speed reaches 159.9 km per hour and is the seventh fastest roller coaster in the world. This roller coaster is relatively new, and its popularity is still maintained. If you visit Germany, don’t forget to try it.
8. Steel Fragon 2000
Back in Japan, there is another one of the fastest roller coasters in the world which currently occupies the number eight position. Its name is Steel Fraggon 2000. If you are traveling to Japan, you can try it.
The exact location is at the Nagashima Spa Land amusement park, in Mie Prefecture. As the name suggests, this game ride was opened in 2000 ago. At that time, this roller coaster was also proclaimed as the highest coaster track in the world before being surpassed in 2003 by Top Thrill Dragster.
The speed of the Steel Fragon 2000 itself reaches 152.8 km per hour. Steel Fagon 2000 can be one of the Travel Tips to Japan visited.
9. Fury 325
Fury 325 is a roller coaster located in Northern California, to be precise at the Carowinds amusement park in Charlotte.
This roller coaster has the same speed as the Steel Fragon 2000, reaching 152.8 km per hour. This roller coaster is also often referred to as a gigacoaster because of its speed and popularity.
The height of this roller coaster even reaches 99 meters. In addition, this roller coaster has a track slope that reaches 81 degrees and is quite steep. This roller coaster opened on March 27, 2015.
10. Millennium Force
In Ohio, United States, there is another roller coaster that also has extra speed, namely Millennium Force. This roller coaster is at Cedar Point in Sandusky.
Completed in 2000, this roller coaster uses a cable lift system. Its height reaches 94 meters with an uphill angle of 45 degrees.
The speed of the Millennium Force roller coaster is 150 km per hour. This roller coaster has 2 tunnels and 4 climbs, as well as 3 turns that will make tourists get their adrenaline pumping.
11. Leviathan
The next roller coaster is Leviathan. The location is at Faire Medieval in Canadian Wonderland, Vaughanm Canada. This roller coaster just opened in 2012 and is now becoming more and more popular.
The speed reaches 148 km per hour with a circuit height of 93 meters. while the length of the track reaches more than 1,600 meters.
This roller coaster is also one of the fastest and tallest roller coasters in Canada, and once had the seventh position of the tallest roller coaster in the world. But now it has been defeated by another roller coaster.
12. Intimidator 305
Having a speed of 140 km per hour, the Intimidator 305 is one of the Fastest Roller Coasters in the World, which is ranked 11th. Intimidator 305 is located in Safari Village near Anaconda.
The height of this roller coaster reaches 93 meters with a maximum drop angle of 85 degrees. This can certainly provide one of the most stressful experiences.
The Intimidator 305 remi opened in 2010 and is still functioning very well.
13. Phantom’s Revenge
Phantom’s Revenge is in Kennywood, West Mifflin, USA. This roller coaster opened in 2001 and is one of the updates from the previous roller coaster called Steel Phantom.
This roller coaster has a speed of up to 136.7 km per hour and also has a descent path from a height of 228 feet.
If interested, then try to come to Kennywood to try the roller coaster. Also prepare mentally and physically strong to increase your own adrenaline.
14. Goliath
The next roller coaster is Goliath. Its location is at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Chicago, United States and is one of the tourist attractions in the United States that must be visited. This roller coaster is unique because it is made of wood.
The height of this roller coaster reaches more than 50 meters. while the speed is the same as the Phantom’s Revenge which reaches 136.7 km per hour. While the duration of this roller coaster is 1 minute 15 seconds.
The wood material on the Goliath roller coaster is intended to maintain the comfort of its passengers when sliding at that speed.
15. Titan
Still having the same speed as Phantom’s Revenge and Goliath, Titan is also one of the fastest roller coasters in the world.
Titan is at Six Flags, Texas, Arington, US. Titan’s speed is 136.7 km per hour. The duration of enjoying this roller coaster is 3 and a half minutes. Slightly longer than Goliath.
Although this roller coaster has the same speed as Goliath and Phantom’s Revenge, this roller coaster has more height than the two.
Those are the 15 fastest roller coasters in the world that can increase your adrenaline while traveling. If interested, visit one of the lists above and feel the sensation. Hopefully it can provide useful information.
