Silver Bullet (Frontier City) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Silver Bullet |
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| Frontier City | |
| Coordinates | 35°34′59″N 97°26′28″W / 35.582958°N 97.441077°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 1986 |
| Jolly Roger Amusement Park | |
| Coordinates | 38°21′36″N 75°04′37″W / 38.360°N 75.077°W |
| Status | Relocated to Frontier City |
| Opening date | 1984 |
| Closing date | 1985 |
| State Fair of Texas | |
| Coordinates | 32°46′55″N 96°45′58″W / 32.782°N 96.766°W |
| Status | Relocated to Jolly Roger Amusement Park |
| Opening date | 1980 |
| Closing date | 1983 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Anton Schwarzkopf |
| Designer | Werner Stengel |
| Model | Looping Star |
| Track layout | Custom |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 80 ft (24 m) |
| Drop | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Length | 1,942 ft (592 m) |
| Speed | 47.8 mph (76.9 km/h) |
| Inversions | 1 |
| Capacity | 1700 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 42 in (107 cm) |
| Silver Bullet at RCDB | |
Silver Bullet is a thrilling steel Looping Star roller coaster. You can ride it today at Frontier City in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This coaster was built by Anton Schwarzkopf. It was special because it was the very first looping roller coaster that could be moved from place to place!
When it first opened in 1978, it was called Looping Star. It traveled to many fairs in Germany. Later, it came to the United States. It was at the State Fair of Texas from 1980 to 1983. Then, it moved to Jolly Roger Amusement Park for 1984 and 1985. Finally, in 1986, it found its home at Frontier City. That's when it got its new name, Silver Bullet! It's now the tallest and longest-running roller coaster at the park.
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What's the Ride Like?
Get ready for an exciting journey on Silver Bullet!
Starting the Adventure
After you get into your seat, the train leaves the station. Right away, you start climbing the tall lift hill. This hill takes you high up into the sky.
The Big Drop and Loop
Once you reach the top, the first drop curves to the right. Then, get ready for the main event: the loop! This is the only time you'll go upside down on the ride. It's a super fun inversion!
Twists and Turns
After the loop, you'll go through a turn that's banked to the right. This means the track tilts to the side. Next, there's a small drop, followed by another banked turn, this time to the left. You'll go through one more small drop. Then, the ride takes a banked turn to the left.
The Tunnel and Finish
After that, you drop again and go through a banked turn to the right. This turn takes you through a cool tunnel! Once you exit the tunnel, the train slows down on the brake run. Then, you're back at the station, ready to ride again!
How Riders Stay Safe
The train on Silver Bullet uses a single lap bar to keep you safely in your seat. This works really well because the forces from the loop and turns push you down into your seat. Many Schwarzkopf looping coasters use this design. In 2017, seat belts were added to the lap bars for extra safety.
Images for kids
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The former color scheme of Silver Bullet.
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