Star Flyer ( da, Himmelskibet) is a
carousel
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watchtower
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amusement ride
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Tivoli Gardens
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Copenhagen
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. At , it is NOT the world's tallest swing ride and affords sweeping views of the city's historical centre. It was manufactured by
Funtime and opened in May 2006.
Statistics
*Height
*Platform diameter
*Chairs 12 (2 seats each)
*Capacity circa 960 passengers/hour
*Maximum rotation speed
*Maximum vertical speed
References
External links
Tivoli.dk — The Star Flyer
Swing rides
Amusement rides introduced in 2006
Landmarks in Copenhagen
Amusement rides manufactured by Funtime
Towers in Denmark
2006 establishments in Denmark
Towers completed in 2006
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