Red Force (roller coaster)
Red Force is a steel launched roller coaster located at Ferrari Land within PortAventura World in Salou, Catalonia, Spain. The ride was manufactured by Swiss manufacturer Intamin and opened on 7 April 2017.[2] With a height of 112 metres (367 ft) and a maximum speed of 180 kilometres per hour (112 mph), Red Force is the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Europe as of 2019.[3][4]
| Red Force | |
|---|---|
 Red Force's signature top hat feature | |
| Ferrari Land | |
| Location | Ferrari Land |
| Coordinates | 41.0842°N 1.1513°E[1] |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 7 April 2017 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Launched |
| Manufacturer | Intamin |
| Lift/launch system | LSM |
| Height | 112 m (367 ft) |
| Length | 880 m (2,890 ft) |
| Speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Max vertical angle | 90° |
| Capacity | 1200 riders per hour |
| Acceleration | 0 to 180 km/h (0 to 112 mph) in 5 seconds |
| Height restriction | 140–195 cm (4 ft 7 in–6 ft 5 in) |
| Trains | 3 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 12 riders per train. |
| Red Force at RCDB Pictures of Red Force at RCDB | |
Characteristics
Ride experience
Once the train leaves the station, it is accelerated by linear synchronous motors from zero to 180 kilometres per hour (112 mph) in 5 seconds. The train then ascends a 112-metre (367 ft) tall top hat, twisting 90 degrees to the right. Once the train goes over the top hat, it descends back down, again twisting 90 degrees to the left. This sends the train travelling parallel to the launch track but in the opposite direction. The train then enters a flat brake run and then ascends a small airtime hill before entering the final set of brakes.[2][5]
Trains
Red Force's trains have three cars each. Each car seats four riders, allowing a total of 12 riders per train. The ride can accommodate approximately 1,200 riders per hour.[2]
Track
The steel track of Red Force is approximately 880 metres (2,890 ft) long and 112 metres (367 ft) tall. The track is dark grey and the supports are red.[2]
Launch
Red Force uses linear synchronous motors to accelerate the train from 0 to 180 kilometres per hour (112 mph) in 5 seconds. The ride uses supercapacitors to store and dissipate the energy needed to launch the train, reducing the peak load from the power grid necessary to launch the coaster.[6]
References
- "Google Maps". Retrieved 7 January 2019.
- Marden, Duane. " (Ferrari Land)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
- Marden, Duane. "Record Holders (Europe)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
- Marden, Duane. "Record Holders (Europe)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
- "Red Force Official On Ride HD POV Ferrari Land PortAventura World". YouTube. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- Cunningham, Justin (8 June 2017). "The technology behind Europe's fastest and highest roller coaster". Retrieved 7 January 2019.