Zadra (roller coaster)

Zadra is a steel roller coaster located at Energylandia in Zator, Poland. It was built and designed by American manufacturer Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC). The ride opened in 2019.[1] It uses RMC's patented I-Box Track, which consists of a steel track on wooden supports. It is the first coaster to be built from the ground up using the I-Box Track, rather than using an existing structure.[2] Zadra reaches a height of 62.8 metres (206 ft) making it the tallest hybrid rollercoaster in the world alongside Iron Gwazi, which has a similar layout. It has a maximum speed of 121 kilometres per hour (75 mph), and features three inversions.[1]

Zadra
Zadra's first drop
Energylandia
LocationEnergylandia
Park sectionDragon Zone
Coordinates50°00′07″N 19°24′11″E
StatusOperating
Opening date22 August 2019
General statistics
ManufacturerRocky Mountain Construction
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height62.8 m (206 ft)
Length1,316 m (4,318 ft)
Speed121 km/h (75 mph)
Inversions3
Duration1:50
Max vertical angle90°
Capacity1,050 riders per hour
G-force4
Height restriction140 cm (4 ft 7 in)
Trains2 trains with 6 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train.
Zadra at RCDB
Pictures of Zadra at RCDB

History

Zadra under construction in May 2019

In December 2018, Zadra's first wooden support structures were erected.[2] On the night of 10–11 March 2019, part of the unfinished structure was damaged by strong winds. However, this did not affect the ride's planned opening date.[3] Zadra was supposed to open as a new ride for Energylandia's 2020 season, but opened ahead of schedule on the 22nd of August 2019.[4]

References

  1. Marden, Duane. "Zadra  (Energylandia)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
  2. "Bouwwerken RMC-Coaster in Energylandia gaan de hoogte in" (in Dutch). themeparkfreaks.eu. 29 December 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2019.
  3. "Energylandia. Straty po wichurze na budowie największego na świecie drewnianego rollercoastera ZDJĘCIA" (in Polish). myszkow.naszemiasto.pl. 14 March 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2019.
  4. https://www.facebook.com/EnergyLandia/posts/1978101745625241?__tn__=K-R
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