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, is the only production model in existence. It was built by S&S Worldwide of Logan Utah. It was once the fastest roller coaster in the world and still holds the record of the world's fastest acceleration on a roller coaster. Another model, the

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, was opened at Kings Dominion in 2001, but it was later closed and put up for sale in 2007. Both models were fabricated by Intermountain Lift, Inc.

Prototype

The prototype Thrust Air 2000 was made in 1999 at the S&S Power plant in Utah.

Stats

*Height: . *Climb: 90 degrees *Drop: 90 degrees *Acceleration: 0-80 mph (0-128.7 km/h) in 1.8 sec *Top Speed: about *Launch System: Ingersoll-Rand screw type compressor *Track layout: ''Out-and-back'' roller coaster *Track type: I-beam

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External links

Thrust Air 2000 Hypersonic XLCOfficial website
{{S&S Worldwide Launched roller coasters Amusement rides based on rail transport Roller coasters manufactured by S&S – Sansei Technologies

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