Superman: Escape from Krypton (Left)

Six Flags Magic Mountain
Ride typeLaunch Coaster
BuilderIntamin Amusement Rides
ModelReverse Freefall Coaster
Current statusOperating
Opening date03/15/1997
Track length1235 '
Maximum speed100 mph
Height415 '
Maximum G-Force4.50 G.
Highest drop328 '
Angle of descent90 degrees.
Number of trains1
Capacity1050 riders/hour
Riding restrictionsAt least 48 "
State-of-the-art electromagnetic motors blast the aerodynamic vehicles out of the station, accelerating from 0-100mph in 7 seconds before shooting straight up the 41 story tower. An unprecedented 6.5 seconds of weightlessness is experienced as riders rocket to the top, then slowly begin the terrifying backward descent. As the trains freefall straight down the skyscraper, they will once again reach the 100mph speed zone...before safely returning to earth. Spanning more than 900 feet across the theme park and looming 415 feet above the ground, the dual track coaster forms a gigantic 'L' shaped superstructure dramatically changing Six Flags Magic Mountain's skyline.
Former names:
Superman The Escape (from 1997 until 2010)