Nighthawk, Steel flying roller coaster at Carowinds amusement park, South Carolina
The Nighthawk roller coaster stretches 2,766 feet in length, reaches heights of 115 feet, and achieves speeds of 51 miles per hour during its course.
Initially installed at California's Great America as Stealth in 2000, the coaster was relocated to Carowinds and opened as Borg Assimilator in March 2004.
The ride underwent name changes reflecting different ownership periods, from Stealth to Borg Assimilator with Star Trek theming, and finally to Nighthawk under Cedar Fair.
The coaster operates with two trains containing six cars each, accommodating 24 riders per train and processing approximately 1,000 passengers every hour.
Riders experience the course in a flying position, starting in a lay-down stance at the station before transitioning through five inversions including vertical loops.
Location: South Carolina
Website: https://carowinds.com/rides/Thrill-Rides/Nighthawk
GPS coordinates: 35.10280,-80.94170
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:08
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