Phantom's Revenge
Phantom's Revenge | |
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Previously known as Steel Phantom (1991-2000) | |
Laser Loop | |
General statistics | |
Type | Steel |
Manufacturer | D. H. Morgan Manufacturing |
Model | Hyper Coaster |
Track layout | Terrain Mega Coaster |
Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
Height | 160 ft (49 m) |
Drop | 232 ft (71 m) |
Length | 3,200 ft (980 m) |
Speed | 85 mph (137 km/h) |
Inversions | 0 (4 in Steel Phantom) |
Duration | 1:57 |
Max vertical angle | 52° |
G-force | 3.5 |
Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
Trains | 2 trains with 7 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 28 riders per train. |
Phantom's Revenge at RCDB |
Phantom's Revenge is a
The ride has consistently ranked among the top 50 steel roller coasters in the world in the annual
History
In the late 1980s, Harry Henniger, president of Kennywood Entertainment Company, sought to enter the "coaster arms race" of the time with the addition of a large steel coaster to the park.[1] Faced with the challenge of finding the necessary space,[1] the park settled on a design from Arrow Dynamics.[2] The concept featured a 160-foot (49 m) lift hill with a record-breaking 228-foot (69 m) drop,[2][3] surpassing the previous 194.7-foot (59.3 m) record set two years earlier by Magnum XL-200 at Cedar Point.[4][5] With a top speed of 80 mph (130 km/h), it was also set to become the world's fastest.[6] Kennywood unveiled plans for the new ride, dubbed Steel Phantom, on July 27, 1990.[6][7] Steel Phantom was built on the former site of Laser Loop, a Shuttle Loop coaster removed after the 1990 season.[7] It also reused Laser Loop's loading station.
Construction of Steel Phantom began during Labor Day weekend in early September 1990.
On March 5, 2000, Kennywood announced that they would dismantle Steel Phantom.
Kennywood hosted an online poll in September 2021, asking fans to decide whether Phantom's Revenge should be repainted teal or purple.[17][18] Nearly 10,000 people participated in the poll,[19] voting to repaint the track purple.[20] The repainting took place in October 2021.[21]
Ride experience
The terrain coaster layout is built to take advantage of the natural elevation changes provided by the hilly terrain. Unlike most roller coasters, the ride's second drop is longer than its first, and the transformation to Phantom's Revenge in 2001 increased the drop length, track length, and top speed.
Layout
Steel Phantom (1991–2000)
After leaving the station, the train made a slight turn to the right, climbing the 160-foot (49 m) chain lift hill. After ascending the lift hill, the ride went down a banked drop to the right. After a straight section, the ride ascended a second hill that turned slightly to the right. The train then dropped 225 feet (69 m) through
Phantom's Revenge (2001–present)
After leaving the
According to early plans, the ride was originally supposed to feature a
Trains
As Steel Phantom, the ride had two trains; one painted purple with yellow stripes, and one yellow with purple stripes. Each train had "Kennywood" painted on the front car. Both trains had seven cars that seated two riders in two rows for a total of 28 riders per train. The trains were the same type used on all other Arrow Dynamics looping coasters.
When the ride was renovated, the trains were also updated. Steel Phantom's
Track
Phantom's Revenge's steel track is approximately 3,200 feet (980 m) in length and the height of the lift hill is approximately 160 feet (49 m). Before the renovation, the length was 3,000 feet (910 m) and the lift remained unchanged. The track was originally manufactured by Arrow Dynamics and painted black with gray rails and supports. After the renovation, D. H. Morgan Manufacturing replaced the majority of the track and it was painted green with black supports.[10] Over the years, most of the Arrow Dynamics track has been replaced with D. H. Morgan track and the only original Arrow Dynamics track that remains is the lift hill, the station, and the brake run/transfer track.[26] After the 2021 season, the track was repainted purple following a poll hosted online.[21]
Comparison
Statistic | Steel Phantom | Phantom's Revenge |
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Operating years | May 10, 1991 – September 4, 2000 | May 19, 2001 – present |
Manufacturer | Arrow Dynamics | D. H. Morgan Manufacturing |
Height | 160 feet or 49 meters | 160 feet or 49 meters |
Drop | 225 feet or 69 meters | 228 feet or 69 meters |
Length | 3,000 feet or 910 meters | 3,200 feet or 980 meters |
Speed | 80 miles per hour or 130 kilometers per hour | 85 miles per hour or 137 kilometers per hour |
Duration | 2:15 | 1:57 |
Inversions | 4 | 0 |
Restraints | Over-the-shoulder harness | Lap bar |
Height restriction | 52 in (1,300 mm) | 48 in (1,200 mm) |
Reception
The original Steel Phantom was largely well-received, but it was criticized for its roughness, mainly due to its speed through its inversions and its unpopular over-the-shoulder restraints.[28] Following its 2001 conversion, Phantom's Revenge received near-universal acclaim, being praised for its airtime moments, improved ride experience, and for maintaining the thrilling portions from its predecessor.[29] The original restraints were replaced with lap bar restraints for the conversion.[28]
Awards and rankings
Year | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Ranking | 11[30] | 11[31] | 19[32] | 15[33] | 7[34] | 8[35] | 8[36] | 8[37] | 7[38] | 7[39] | 8[40] | 8[41] | 9[42] | 5[43] | 11[44] | 13[45] | 11[46] | 14[47] | 10[48] | 12[49] | 13[50] | 12[51] | 15[52] | 13[53] | 12[54] |
NAPHA Survey: Favorite Steel Roller Coaster | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Year | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||||
Ranking | 4[nb 1] | 3[55] | 4[55] | 3[55] | 3[55] | 2[55] | 2[55] | 2[55] | 2[55] | 2[55] | 2[55] | 2[55] | 1[55] | 1[55] |
Notes
- ^ Tied with Nitro at Six Flags Great Adventure.[55]
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External links
- Phantom's Revenge at the Roller Coaster DataBase
- Phantom's Revenge Article and Photos on Ultimate Rollercoaster.com
- America Coasters review of Phantom's Revenge