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American Thunder

Location

Eureka

Theme Park

Six Flags St. Louis

Opening Date

June 20, 2008

Cost

$7 Million

Type

Wood

Manufacturer

Great Coasters International, Inc.

Lift/Launch System

Chain lift hill

Height (feet)

82

Drop (feet)

80

Length (feet)

2,700

Speed (mph)

48

Inversions

0

Duration

2:15

Height Restriction

48"

Website/More Information

Overall Rating: 3.5 (out of 5)

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Comments

At first glance, this looks like an average wooden roller coaster. But that first 80-foot drop comes with some surprise. This is a fast, compact, and aggressive roller coaster that will provide great airtime on its 2-minute course. According to its website, there are more than 16 different hills throughout the ride. American Thunder is a great ride for anyone who doesn't love shakiness on wooden rides. It is a well-rounded ride and checks a lot of boxes.

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