Goliath (Walibi Holland) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Goliath |
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| Walibi Holland | |
| Location | Walibi Holland |
| Park section | Speed Zone |
| Coordinates | 52°26′19″N 5°45′41″E / 52.43861°N 5.76139°E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | March 29, 2002 |
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| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Intamin |
| Designer | Ing.-Büro Stengel GmbH |
| Lift/launch system | Cable lift hill |
| Height | 47.17 m (154.8 ft) |
| Drop | 46.31 m (151.9 ft) |
| Length | 1,214 m (3,983 ft) |
| Speed | 106 km/h (66 mph) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 1:32 |
| Max vertical angle | 70° |
| Height restriction | 140 cm (4 ft 7 in) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 32 riders per train. |
| Goliath at RCDB | |
Goliath is a super exciting roller coaster located in the Dutch theme park Walibi Holland. It is a steel coaster, meaning its track is made of strong metal.
The ride's highest point, called the lift hill, is about 47 meters (154 feet) tall. For a while, this made Goliath the tallest roller coaster in the Benelux region. The Benelux includes Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. In 2007, another coaster called Vertigo briefly took the record. But after Vertigo was removed in 2008, Goliath became the tallest coaster in the Benelux again.
About the Ride
Goliath was built by a company called Intamin, which is from Switzerland. Intamin is famous for making many thrilling roller coasters around the world. Goliath first opened its doors to riders in 2002.
This amazing coaster can reach a top speed of 106 kilometers per hour (about 66 miles per hour). Riders zoom along a track that is 1,214 meters (3,982 feet) long. The ride is very fast and exciting from start to finish.
Ride Vehicles
Goliath uses two different trains to carry riders. One train is bright green, and the other is a cool purple color. Each train has eight cars. In each car, there are two rows, and two people can sit in each row. This means a lot of people can ride Goliath at the same time.
For safety, riders are held in place by special hydraulic lap bars. These bars come down over your lap and keep you secure during the ride. They are designed to be very strong and safe.
Gallery
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Overview of the roller coaster.
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A close up of the braking system.
