The Looping Starship is an
amusement ride
Amusement rides, sometimes called carnival rides, are mechanical devices or structures that move people to create fun and enjoyment.
Rides are often perceived by many as being scary or more dangerous than they actually are. This could be due to ...
manufactured by
Intamin
Intamin Amusement Rides is a design and manufacturing company in Schaan, Liechtenstein, best-known for designing and constructing Amusement ride, thrill rides and roller coasters at dozens of international theme parks, amusement parks and other e ...
of
Switzerland
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. The ride is a
swinging ship that can spin a complete 360-degree revolution.
The ride has been modified with custom theming to resemble a number of different vehicles, including a
Space Shuttle
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, a
fighter jet, an Egyptian cargo ship, and a
Looney Tunes
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ACME Rocket.
The Looping Starship is manufactured either as a traveling model or a park model. Most parks require riders to be at least tall.
Locations
Existing Looping Starships
Removed
References
External links
Intamin Looping Starship
Pendulum rides
Upside-down amusement rides
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