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Kobra is a
As with all rides of its type, riders sit in a motorcycle-like position in outward-facing seats at the edge of the circular ride platform. The ride model features an airtime hill (AKA camel back hump) in the middle of the track, and two steep slopes at either end. The platform spins and travels backwards and forwards along the track at moderate speed.
Kobra features two large snake statues at either end of the track; giving the ride its name. Riders sit at the edge of a circular ride car, which spins along 90m of track at 43 mph. The ride model includes a camel back hill in the centre of the track to give the car airtime as it travels over.
Minimum height is 1.20 metres, with torso measurements approaching 51 inches.
File:Chessington World of Adventures Kobra theming.jpg, Snake statue
File:Chessington World of Adventures Resort Kobra flat.jpg, Loading position
File:Chessington World of Adventures Kobra2.jpg, Ride in its opening year
File:Kobra_1stSpike.jpg, Ride in 2015
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Zamperla
Antonio Zamperla S.p.A. is an Italian design and manufacturing company founded in 1966. It is best known for creating family rides, thrill rides and roller coasters worldwide. The company also makes smaller coin-operated rides commonly found in ...
Mega Disk’O Coaster which opened in 2010 at Chessington World of Adventures Resort in southwest London
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, England
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. As of May 2021, the ride continues to operate.
History
Kobra opened in the 2010 season in the newWild Asia
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land at Chessington World of Adventures Resort. It was manufactured by Zamperla. It is only the second model of its type in Britain, after The Edge at Paulton's Park.
Description
As with all rides of its type, riders sit in a motorcycle-like position in outward-facing seats at the edge of the circular ride platform. The ride model features an airtime hill (AKA camel back hump) in the middle of the track, and two steep slopes at either end. The platform spins and travels backwards and forwards along the track at moderate speed.
Kobra features two large snake statues at either end of the track; giving the ride its name. Riders sit at the edge of a circular ride car, which spins along 90m of track at 43 mph. The ride model includes a camel back hill in the centre of the track to give the car airtime as it travels over.
Minimum height is 1.20 metres, with torso measurements approaching 51 inches.
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* 2010 establishments in England Chessington World of Adventures rides Amusement rides introduced in 2010 Cultural infrastructure completed in 2010 Amusement rides manufactured by Zamperla Fictional snakes {{Amusement-ride-stub