Patriot (Worlds of Fun) facts for kids
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Patriot at night
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| Worlds of Fun | |
| Location | Worlds of Fun |
| Park section | Americana |
| Coordinates | 39°10′31″N 94°29′20″W / 39.17528°N 94.48889°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | April 8, 2006 |
| Cost | US$14,000,000 |
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| Type | Steel – Inverted |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Model | Inverted Coaster |
| Track layout | Twister |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift |
| Height | 149 ft (45 m) |
| Drop | 123 ft (37 m) |
| Length | 3,081 ft (939 m) |
| Speed | 60 mph (97 km/h) |
| Inversions | 4 |
| Duration | 2:18 |
| Capacity | 1160 riders per hour |
| Restraint Style | Over-the-shoulder |
| Height restriction | 54 in (137 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 7 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 28 riders per train. |
 Fast Lane available |
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| Patriot at RCDB | |
Patriot is an exciting inverted roller coaster at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri. It was built by a company called Bolliger & Mabillard. This thrilling ride first opened on April 8, 2006. Patriot takes you through four upside-down sections, reaches a height of 149 feet (45 m), and has a track that is 3,081 feet (939 m) long!
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The Story of Patriot
Patriot was first announced on September 7, 2005. At that time, it was the biggest project Worlds of Fun had ever invested in. Building started in October 2005. Workers began with the station area and then moved to the tall lift hill.
Just over two weeks later, the 149-foot (45 m) lift hill was finished. Next, they built the first big drop and the loop. By mid-November, the cool zero-gravity-roll was complete. The third upside-down part, an Immelmann loop, was finished about a week later.
After that, the corkscrew and other track parts were added. The very last piece of track was put into place on January 13, 2006. After lots of safety tests, Patriot opened to riders on April 8, 2006.
In 2019, the ride was briefly called "The Patrick." This was to honor Patrick Mahomes, a famous football player for the Kansas City Chiefs. In 2020, Patriot got a fresh new coat of paint.
What It's Like to Ride Patriot
When your train leaves the station, it makes a left turn. This leads you right to the start of the 149-foot (45 m) lift hill. Once you reach the very top, the train drops down a steep 129-foot (39 m) hill.
Right after the drop, you go through an 89-foot (27 m) vertical loop. After that, the train turns slightly right and goes up into a zero-gravity roll. This makes you feel weightless for a moment!
The train then drops back down before zooming through an Immelmann loop. Next, you enter a banked turn. The ride then goes over a small inverted hill. It drops to the ground again and makes a left turn into a corkscrew. Finally, the train makes a right turn into the brake run. Then it turns left again, heading back to the station for the next riders.
One full ride on Patriot lasts about 2 minutes and 18 seconds.
Patriot's Cool Features
The Trains
Patriot uses two trains made of steel and fiberglass. These trains were built in Switzerland and then shipped to Kansas City. Each train has seven cars. Four riders can sit in each car, making a total of 28 riders per train. The trains are blue, yellow, and white. The seats and the over-the-shoulder restraints are bright red.
The Track
The steel track of Patriot is about 3,081 feet (939 m) long. The lift hill is about 149 feet (45 m) high. The track and its supports together weigh about 1,850,000 pounds (840,000 kg)! A company called Clermont Steel Fabricators built the track pieces. They also make other roller coasters for Bolliger & Mabillard. The track is red with a white stripe down the middle, and its supports are blue.
