Afterburn, Steel roller coaster at Carowinds, South Carolina, US
Afterburn features six inversions along its 2,956-foot track, including a vertical loop, an immelmann, a zero-g roll, and a corkscrew element.
The attraction opened on March 20, 1999, as Top Gun: The Jet Coaster and received its current name following Cedar Fair's acquisition of Paramount Parks in 2006.
The roller coaster's design incorporates military aviation themes, including a scale model F14 Tomcat fighter jet displayed near the entrance area.
The ride accommodates 1,380 passengers per hour using two trains with eight cars each, requiring riders to meet a minimum height requirement of 54 inches.
Racing at speeds of 62 miles per hour, passengers experience a 125-foot drop while suspended beneath the track in an inverted position.
Location: South Carolina
Website: http://carowinds.com/rides/Thrill-Rides/Afterburn
GPS coordinates: 35.10020,-80.94120
Latest update: May 16, 2025 18:07
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