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<b>1. Kingda Ka – Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson Township, New Jersey, USA</b></div>
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Top Speed: 128 mph / 206 km/h</div>
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Kingda Ka is not just the fastest, but also the tallest roller coaster 
in the world. A hydraulic launch mechanism rockets the train from 0 to 
128 miles per hour (206 km/h) in 3.5 seconds, pulling about 1.67 g’s. At
 the end of the launch track, the train climbs the main tower, twisting 
90 degrees to the right before reaching a height of 456 feet (139.5 m). 
The train then descends 418 feet (127 m) straight down through a 
270-degree spiral. Finally, the train climbs the second, 129 foot hill, 
producing a moment of weightlessness before being smoothly brought to a 
stop by the magnetic brakes. Due to the high speed and open nature of 
the trains, this ride will not operate in even light rain, as rider 
contact with rain drops can cause discomfort.</div>
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<b>2. Top Thrill Dragster – Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio, USA</b></div>
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Top Speed: 120 mph / 193 km/h</div>
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Top Thrill Dragster was the first “Strata Coaster,” loosely defined as a
 complete circuit coaster that is 400 to 499 feet tall. It was the last 
one to use lapbars instead of over-the-shoulder restraints due to 
mechanical problems. Shortly after reaching its maximum velocity in less
 than four seconds, the train begins its ascent up a 90-degree incline 
that has a 90-degree counter-clockwise twist that takes the train 
straight over the top of the 420 foot hill, where riders will experience
 significant airtime (zero g-forces). On the way down the other side, 
there is a 270-degree clockwise twist that leads into the magnetic 
braking section that brings the train to a swift but comfortable stop.</div>
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<b>3. Dodonpa – Fuji-Q Highland, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan</b></div>
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Top Speed: 106.9 mph / 172 km/h</div>
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Dodonpa opened in 2001 and is a steel sit-down roller coaster with a 
compressed air launch. It is 52 metres (170 feet) tall, and has a launch
 speed of 172 km/h (107 mph), which is reached in less than 2 seconds. 
The launch is followed by a huge, sweeping, overbanked curve, giving 
riders a chance to catch their breath back, before they hit the 170 foot
 top hat; an element with some extreme negative G forces. The name 
‘Dodonpa’ comes from the musical sound which is played to customers 
waiting to board it.</div>
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<b>4. Tower of Terror – Dreamworld, Coomera, Queensland, Australia</b></div>
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Top Speed: 100 mph / 161 km/h</div>
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Tower Of Terror is a steel reverse freefall coaster. The six ton 
passenger vehicle, is electro-magnetically powered, accelerating its 
passengers rapidly to 160.9 km/h (100 mph) in seven seconds. The track 
then turns skyward, with the passengers pulling 4.5 G’s. The car climbs 
to almost 38 stories high. Following the climb, there is a 6.5 second 
free-fall before the 90 degree turn is executed in reverse. The vehicle 
then hurtles into the station where it comes to a rapid stop.</div>
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<b>5. Superman: The Escape – Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California, USA</b></div>
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Top Speed: 100 mph / 161 km/h</div>
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Superman: The Escape, is probably the most hair-raising of the coasters 
listed here. Instead of looping and twisting, the Escape is a straight 
track that rises to 41 stories in a matter of seconds and then, after 
pausing, drops back down. The ride is L-shaped and accelerates to 100 
miles per hour (the first roller-coaster to reach that speed) in 7 
seconds. The drop involves 6.5 seconds of weightlessness and when you 
drop, you drop backwards.</div>
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<b>6. Steel Dragon 2000 – Nagashima Spa Land, Mie Prefecture, Japan</b></div>
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Top Speed: 95 mph / 152.9 km/h</div>
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Steel Dragon 2000 is the tallest coaster to utilize a traditional chain 
lift. Because of the length of the lift hill, two chains are used – one 
for the bottom half and one for the top half. A single chain would have 
been excessively long and heavy, at least twice the weight of one of the
 trains. As a result, two trains can safely occupy the lift 
simultaneously. It debuted only months after Millennium Force and 
surpassed the Cedar Point coaster as the world’s tallest 
complete-circuit coaster. It also set a record for longest track length –
 8133 feet, 2 inches (2479 m).</div>
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<b>7. Millennium Force – Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio, USA</b></div>
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Top Speed: 93 mph / 149.7 km/h</div>
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Debuting in May, 2000, the Millennium Force is one of the highest roller
 coasters in the world. It boasts 10 world records. It rises to a height
 of 310 feet and travels through Cedar Point Park before crossing on to 
an island. During the trip you experience corkscrew turns in dark 
tunnels, 300 foot drops, and an 80 degree plummet down its highest 
point. The 2 minute 20 second ride covers 13 acres of track.</div>
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<b>8. Titan – Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, Texas, USA</b></div>
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Top Speed: 85 mph / 136.7 km/h</div>
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The Titan was built by the same Swiss designers that built the Goliath 
but includes extra twists. It has 5,280 feet of track, allowing for more
 drops, loops, and corkscrews. After dropping from the 255 foot hill, 
you are plunged in to a dark tunnel at the speed of 85 miles per hour. 
Titan includes a spiral that creates forces of up to 4.5gs.</div>
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<b>9. Goliath – Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California, USA</b></div>
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Top Speed: 85 mph / 136.7 km/h</div>
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Not only is the Goliath the 9th fastest roller coaster, but it also has 
the third highest drop and is the seventh tallest (standing at over 20 
stories high). It includes a 255 foot drop, at 85 miles per hour, 
leading to a tunnel full of smoke. It also includes camel-like humps and
 an amazing bunny hop in which riders float off their seats due the 
force. It is recognized as one of the most entertaining roller coasters 
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<b>10. Phantom’s Revenge – Kennywood, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA</b></div>
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Top Speed: 82 mph / 131.9 km/h</div>
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In 2001, the Phantom’s Revenge was built to replace the Steel Phantom, 
which had consistently been ranked in the top five roller coasters in 
the world. It includes a 228 foot drop, subterranean tunnel, and reaches
 a maximum speed of 82 miles per hour. For the sake of tradition, some 
of the features of the Steel Phantom were retained, including the steel 
track. Replacing the loops and corkscrew, it now offers an array of 
hills and drops. With more than 1400 roller coasters in the world how do
 you know which ones to pack into your summer? If you are crazy about 
speed then here are ten of the fastest rollers coasters in the world. 
The interesting fact about this list is that USA holds seven places in 
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World Top 10 Fastest Roller Coasters

1. Kingda Ka – Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson Township, New Jersey, USA Top Speed: 128 mph / 206 km/h Kingda Ka is not j...