Skyhawk (Cedar Point)

Skyhawk

Skyhawk with Snake River Falls in the foreground.
Cedar Point
Area Frontiertown
Coordinates 41°29′3.62″N 82°41′26.83″W / 41.4843389°N 82.6907861°W / 41.4843389; -82.6907861Coordinates: 41°29′3.62″N 82°41′26.83″W / 41.4843389°N 82.6907861°W / 41.4843389; -82.6907861
Status Operating
Opening date May 6, 2006
General statistics
Manufacturer S&S Worldwide
Model Screamin' Swing
Height 103 ft (31 m)
Drop 125 ft (38 m)
Speed 65 mph (105 km/h)
Capacity 800 riders per hour
Vehicles 2
Riders per vehicle 40
Rows 2
Riders per row 20
Duration 1 minute
Height restriction 48 in (122 cm)
Restraints Lap bar
Fast Lane available

Skyhawk is a Screamin' Swing built by S&S Worldwide at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. It is located in Frontiertown, next to Snake River Falls. It opened on May 6, 2006, the beginning of Cedar Point's 137th season. A similar ride, Xtreme Swing, opened at Valleyfair the same year.

Specifications

Skyhawk in the loading/unloading position.

Skyhawk is a Screamin' Swing type ride built by S&S Worldwide. The structure itself is 103 feet (31 m) tall at its highest point, the equivalent height of a ten-story building, making it the world's largest swinging thrill ride. It consists of two swinging arms, both 84 feet (26 m) tall, seating 20 across and 20 back to back (40 total).[1] At full swing, the ends of the arms approach 125 feet (38 m) high off the ground—as high as a twelve-story building—and achieve a maximum velocity of 65 miles-per-hour—faster than most wooden roller coasters. The ride lasts about one minute, and can accommodate 800 passengers per hour. Riders must be 48 inches (1,200 mm) or taller.[2] Riders are restrained by a lap bar.[3]

Incidents

References

  1. "Skyhawk Photo Gallery". The Point Online. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
  2. "Skyhawk". Cedar Point. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
  3. ThrillNetwork Editor (October 31, 2005). "Cedar Point announces Skyhawk". ThrillNetwork. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
  4. JASON WERLING (July 28, 2014). "2 injured by Skyhawk ride at Cedar Point; ride closed indefinitely". AP. Newspaper, LLC. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
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