Does Swarm at Thorpe Park go backwards?
Does Swarm at Thorpe Park go backwards?
On 15 March 2012, The Swarm officially opened to the public. In January 2013, Thorpe Park announced that the last two rows on The Swarm would be rotated to face backwards for 2013, a first for a Wing Coaster. The park’s tag line for this experience is ‘THE SWARM- Brave It Backwards’.
Does Zodiac at Thorpe Park go upside down?
Defy Gravity on Zodiac! Get ready to feel a sensation like no other on Zodiac, a gravity defying spinning ride. Let the power of Zodiac’s spin keep you in your seat as you are turned upside down again and again. Under 1.4m must be accompanied by an adult 16+.
How fast is Swarm at Thorpe Park in mph?
59 mph
The Swarm/Max speed
What ride goes backwards at Thorpe Park?
The Ride: X:\ No Way Out opened in 1996 as the world’s first backwards in the dark roller coaster. It was manufactured by Vekoma and is an Enigma model coaster that has been modified so the cars can run backwards.
What is the height limit for Swarm?
4′ 7″
The Swarm/Height restriction
How many G is stealth?
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| Thorpe Park Location Chertsey, Surrey, England, UK Park section Amity Status Operating since 15 March 2006 Cost £12,000,000 Height restriction 140 cm (55 inches) | |
|---|---|
| Inversions | 0 |
| Drop angle | 90° |
| Duration | 0:29 |
| G-Force | 4.5 |
Who designed Swarm?
John Wardley
The Swarm/Designers
How many inversions does the swarm have?
5
The Swarm/Inversions
What is the swarm roller coaster at Thorpe Park?
The Swarm is located on a reclaimed island adjacent to the Stealth roller coaster, with parts of the ride being built over water. A bridge links the core of Thorpe Park to an island which hosts the roller coaster station, merchandise outlet, a games zone and toilet buildings. The Swarm features two 28-seat Bolliger & Mabillard Wing Coaster trains.
How many seats are in each row on the swarm?
One pair of seats in each row is located on either side of the ride’s track and slightly lower than the track, as with all Wing Coasters. The trains are themed to resemble alien-like drones (the ride’s eponymous “Swarm”), with a number of red LED lights placed across the train.
What was the theme of Thorpe Park’s 2012 ride?
On 31 January 2011, Thorpe Park submitted a planning application for their 2012 ride to the Runnymede Borough Council. The website gave further information about the new ride’s theme, that of an apocalyptic battle. At the time of the ride’s announcement construction was already underway.
How does the swarm compare to other Six Flags theme parks?
When compared with other Wing Coasters debuting in the 2012 poll, The Swarm performed fairly well; X-Flight at Six Flags Great America ranked 58, Wild Eagle at Dollywood ranked 87, and Raptor at Gardaland ranked 113.
