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Katapul is a Schwarzkopf sit-down launched shuttle roller coaster located at Hopi Hari in São Paulo, Brazil. It is the first Shuttle Loop model to be built, and uses a weight drop launch system.
History
- The ride was installed at Kings Dominion in 1977 as King Kobra, the first Schwarzkopf shuttle loop. It left the park in 1986. It was painted entirely green.
- The ride appeared at Jolly Roger Amusement Park from 1987-1989.
- The ride was renamed Thunder Looper and was sent to Alton Towers. It was renamed and operated from 24 March 1990 to 3 November 1996. It was removed due to noise complaints and because it could be seen outside the park.
- The ride was relocated to its current park, Hopi Hari under the name Katapul. It was also repainted blue.
Design
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The train is launched forwards using a 40 ton weight. It then goes through the loop and up the second spike. It then completes the route on the track backwards.
References
External links
- Katapul at the Roller Coaster DataBase
- Katapul at Wikipedia
| Preceded by Revolution |
World's Tallest Roller Coaster 1977 - 1978 |
Succeeded by Montezooma's Revenge |
| Alton Towers Roller Coasters | |
| Present | Air • Nemesis • Oblivion • Rita • Runaway Mine Train • Smiler • Spinball Whizzer • Thirteen |
| Former | 4 Man Bob • Alton Mouse • Beastie • Black Hole • Corkscrew • Mini Apple • New Beast • Thunderlooper |
| Concepts | Secret Weapon 1 & 2 • unknown |
| Kings Dominion Roller Coasters | |
| Operating | Anaconda • Apple Zapple • Backlot Stunt Coaster • Dominator • Flight of Fear • Great Pumpkin Coaster • Grizzly • Pantherian • Racer 75 • Reptilian • Tumbili • Twisted Timbers • Woodstock Express • Rapterra |
| Former | Galaxi • Hurler • HyperSonic XLC • King Kobra • Shock Wave • Volcano, The Blast Coaster |
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