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'''Raptor''' is a [[Steel roller coaster|steel]] [[inverted roller coaster|inverted]] [[roller coaster]] at [[Cedar Point]] in [[Sandusky, Ohio]]. Designed by [[Bolliger and Mabillard]], it opened in 1994. It was only the second of its kind and was also the first inverted roller coaster to feature a "[[Cobra Roll]]". Amusement Today <ref>http://www.amusementtoday.com/image/GoldenTicket2005.pdf</ref> ranked it the 11th best steel roller coaster in the world in 2005. When it was built, it was the world's tallest and fastest inverted coaster. It is the 11th roller coaster to be built at Cedar Point. This giant green coaster is right next to the main midway, and is the first coaster park guests see upon entering the park through the main entrance. The name comes from the [[bird of prey]], not the [[velociraptor|dinosaur]]. |
'''Raptor''' is a [[Steel roller coaster|steel]] [[inverted roller coaster|inverted]] [[roller coaster]] at [[Cedar Point]] in [[Sandusky, Ohio]]. Designed by [[Bolliger and Mabillard]], it opened in 1994. It was only the second of its kind and was also the first inverted roller coaster to feature a "[[Cobra Roll]]". Amusement Today <ref>http://www.amusementtoday.com/image/GoldenTicket2005.pdf</ref> ranked it the 11th best steel roller coaster in the world in 2005. When it was built, it was the world's tallest and fastest inverted coaster. It is the 11th roller coaster to be built at Cedar Point. This giant green coaster is right next to the main midway, and is the first coaster park guests see upon entering the park through the main entrance. The name comes from the sense meaning [[bird of prey]], not the [[velociraptor|dinosaur]]. |
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Raptor features a 100 ft. [[Loop (roller coaster)|Loop]], a [[Zero-G Roll]], a [[Cobra Roll]], and 2 [[Corkscrew (roller coaster element)|Corkscrews]]. It has 3 [[Train (roller coaster)|trains]] that seat 32 people each. |
Raptor features a 100 ft. [[Loop (roller coaster)|Loop]], a [[Zero-G Roll]], a [[Cobra Roll]], and 2 [[Corkscrew (roller coaster element)|Corkscrews]]. It has 3 [[Train (roller coaster)|trains]] that seat 32 people each. |
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| Raptor | |
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 Raptor showing the 100 foot tall vertical loop | |
| Cedar Point | |
| Location | Cedar Point |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | May 7, 1994 |
| Cost | $11,500,000 USD |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Inverted |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Designer | Ingenieur Büro Stengel GmbH |
| Model | Inverted coaster |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Inversions | 6 |
| Duration | 2:16 |
| Max vertical angle | 45° |
| Capacity | 1800 riders per hour |
| Raptor at RCDB | |
Raptor is a steel inverted roller coaster at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Designed by Bolliger and Mabillard, it opened in 1994. It was only the second of its kind and was also the first inverted roller coaster to feature a "Cobra Roll". Amusement Today [1] ranked it the 11th best steel roller coaster in the world in 2005. When it was built, it was the world's tallest and fastest inverted coaster. It is the 11th roller coaster to be built at Cedar Point. This giant green coaster is right next to the main midway, and is the first coaster park guests see upon entering the park through the main entrance. The name comes from the sense meaning bird of prey, not the dinosaur.
Raptor features a 100 ft. Loop, a Zero-G Roll, a Cobra Roll, and 2 Corkscrews. It has 3 trains that seat 32 people each.
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