Status Operating Model Sitting Coaster Max speed 105 km/h | Opening date May 2, 1995 Manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard Height 45 m Park PortAventura World | |
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Designer John Wardley (Layout) Ing.-Büro Stengel GmbH (Mechanical role) Address PortAventura, PortAventura Park, Av. de l'Alcalde Pere Molas, Km. 2, 43840 Vila-seca, Tarragona, Spain Hours Closing soon · 11:30AM–7PMMonday11:30AM–7PMTuesday11:30AM–7PMWednesday11:30AM–7PMThursday11:30AM–7PMFriday11:30AM–7PMSaturday11:30AM–11PMSunday11:30AM–11PM Similar Shambhala: Expedición al Himala, Furius Baco, Stampida, Hurakan Condor, Tutuki Splash | ||
Dragon khan roller coaster pov front seat view from portaventura spain 1080p hd
Dragon Khan is a steel sit-down roller coaster located in the PortAventura theme park in Salou (Tarragona), Catalonia, Spain. Dragon Khan boasts eight inversions, which was a world record until the opening of the ten-inversion Colossus in Thorpe Park, United Kingdom in 2002.
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- Dragon khan roller coaster pov front seat view from portaventura spain 1080p hd
- Dragon khan on ride hd pov portaventura
- The ride
- References
The ride built by Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) opened on May 2, 1995 and was one of the two roller coasters that Port Aventura had when it opened. The track is red with white and pastel blue supports; the trains are green, blue and purple (A third train is run at peak times only).
Dragon khan on ride hd pov portaventura
The ride
After boarding the ride, riders climb to the top of the lift hill 45 m (148 ft). At the top, the track makes a right hand turn, then immediately dives down the first drop, crossing under Shambhala's first drop and entering a 36 metres (118 ft) vertical loop. This is immediately followed by a diving loop. Right after this, the track goes through a zero-G roll, and a cobra roll. The track then goes through a midcourse brake run. Off the midcourse brake run, the track drops to the right into a second vertical loop and then finishes off with a pair of interlocking corkscrews. The ride then pulls up into the brake run before re-entering the Chinese-themed station. The track is 1,285 m (4,216 ft), and the ride's top speed is over 104 km/h (65 mph). The ride's duration is 1 minute and 45 seconds. The ride, thus far, has more inversions than any other B&M coaster made before or after.
The ride has a total of three trains, each containing seven cars. Riders are arranged four across in a single row for a total of 28 riders per train.
The theme for this ride is based on Chinese mythology: the Dragon Khan was the reincarnated spirit of the evil Prince Hu of Beijing. His fury was unleashed each time a human dared to climb atop his back. This links in with the fact that the ride is located at the very back of the park in the Chinese themed area. Due to this ride's placement, it can be seen from anywhere inside the park, as well as from nearby hotels and the Reus airport.