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Batman & Robin: The Chiller facts for kids
| Batman & Robin: The Chiller | |||
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Chiller's main inversions, the 141 ft inverted top hat and the 113 ft cobra roll
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| Six Flags Great Adventure | |||
| Park section | Movietown | ||
| Coordinates | 40°08′12.16″N 74°26′30.75″W / 40.1367111°N 74.4418750°W | ||
| Status | {{{status}}} | ||
| Soft opening date | June 7, 1997 | ||
| Opening date | April 4, 1998 | ||
| Closing date | June 28, 2007 | ||
| Cost | US$15,000,000 | ||
| Replaced by | Justice League: Battle for Metropolis | ||
| General Statistics | |||
| Type | Steel – Launched – Shuttle | ||
| Manufacturer | Premier Rides | ||
| Designer | Werner Stengel | ||
| Model | Dueling LIM Shuttle Loop Coaster | ||
| Track layout | Dueling | ||
| Lift/launch system | LIM launch track | ||
| Batman | Robin | ||
| Height | 200 ft (61.0 m) | 200 ft (61.0 m) | |
| Drop | 139 ft (42.4 m) | 105 ft (32.0 m) | |
| Length | 1,137 ft (346.6 m) | 1,229 ft (374.6 m) | |
| Speed | 65 mph (104.6 km/h) | 65 mph (104.6 km/h) | |
| Inversions |
1 (2007) 2 (1997-2006) |
2 (2007) 3 (1997-2006) |
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| Duration | 0:32 | 0:48 | |
| Max vertical angle | 90° | 90° | |
| Acceleration | 0 to 65 mph (105 km/h) in 4 seconds | 0 to 65 mph (105 km/h) in 4 seconds | |
| G-force | 5 | 5 | |
| Capacity | 1360 riders per hour | ||
| Restraint Style | Individual ratcheting lap bar, formerly individual shoulder harness | ||
| Height restriction | 54 in (137 cm) | ||
| Trains | 2 (one on each side) trains with 5 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 20 riders per train. | ||
| Batman & Robin: The Chiller at RCDB Pictures of Batman & Robin: The Chiller at RCDB |
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Batman & Robin: The Chiller was a super cool roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey. It was special because it had two separate tracks that raced side-by-side, like a duel! This thrilling ride launched you forward at super-fast speeds and even sent you upside down. It operated from 1997 to 2007 and was a favorite for many years.
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What Made The Chiller So Special?
The Chiller was a unique type of roller coaster. It was known as a "dual track" coaster because it had two identical tracks. One track was called "Batman" and the other was "Robin." They would launch at the same time, racing each other!
This ride was also a "shuttle roller coaster." This means it didn't complete a full loop around a track. Instead, it launched forward, went through its exciting elements, and then traveled backward to the starting point.
How Did It Launch So Fast?
The Chiller used a special system called a Linear Induction Motor (LIM) launch. Instead of a traditional lift hill, powerful magnets pushed the trains forward. This allowed the coaster to go from 0 to 65 miles per hour in just 4 seconds! Imagine that rush!
The Batman and Robin Tracks
Each side of The Chiller offered a slightly different adventure. Both tracks were made of steel and reached an incredible height of 200 feet.
The Batman Side
The Batman track was 1,137 feet long. It had a big drop of 139 feet. Riders on this side experienced one main inversion, where they went completely upside down. This inversion was a giant "inverted top hat" that was 141 feet tall!
The Robin Side
The Robin track was a bit longer at 1,229 feet. Its main drop was 105 feet. The Robin side featured two inversions. One of these was a thrilling "cobra roll" that was 113 feet tall.
The Thrilling Ride Experience
When you rode The Chiller, you would sit in a train with five cars. Each car held four riders, two in each row. At first, riders wore shoulder harnesses, but later these were changed to lap bars for a different feel.
After the super-fast launch, the trains would speed up a tall tower. Then, they would go through their unique inversions, sending riders upside down. Finally, the trains would climb a second tower and then race backward through the entire course, returning to the station. The whole ride lasted less than a minute, but it was packed with excitement!
History of The Chiller
The Chiller first opened to the public on June 7, 1997. It was a big attraction at Six Flags Great Adventure. It cost about $15 million to build, which was a lot of money back then!
The ride operated for about 10 years. It closed down on June 28, 2007. After it closed, the roller coaster was taken apart. Today, the parts of Batman & Robin: The Chiller are stored at a theme park called Beto Carrero World in Brazil. Another ride, Justice League: Battle for Metropolis, now stands where The Chiller once thrilled riders.
Images for kids
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Batman & Robin: The Chiller's entrance and the two 200-foot Towers.