Dragon Khan
| Dragon Khan | |
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The train is at the top of the biggest loop in this side view of Dragon Khan | |
| PortAventura | |
| Coordinates | 41°05′15″N 1°09′39″E / 41.08750°N 1.16083°ECoordinates: 41°05′15″N 1°09′39″E / 41.08750°N 1.16083°E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | May 2, 1995 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Designer | John Wardley (Layout) Ing.-Büro Stengel GmbH (Mechanical role) |
| Model | Sitting Coaster |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 45.1 m (148 ft) |
| Drop | 49.1 m (161 ft) |
| Length | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) |
| Speed | 104.6 km/h (65.0 mph) |
| Inversions | 8 |
| Duration | 1:45 |
| G-force | 4 |
| Height restriction | 140 cm (4 ft 7 in) |
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Dragon Khan at RCDB Pictures of Dragon Khan at RCDB | |
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.
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).
Ride Experience
Inversions
| Inversions | |
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| 1 | Vertical Loop |
| 2 | Dive Loop |
| 3 | Zero-G Roll |
| 4 | Part 1 of Cobra Roll |
| 5 | Part 2 of Cobra Roll |
| 6 | Vertical Loop |
| 7 | Part 1 of Interlocking Corkscrews |
| 8 | Part 2 of Interlocking Corkscrews |
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.
External links
| Preceded by Kumba |
World's Tallest Vertical Loop May 1995–May 1996 |
Succeeded by Mantis |
| Preceded by Shockwave |
First Roller Coaster With 8 Inversions May 1995–March 2002 |
Succeeded by Colossus |
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