Viper (Six Flags AstroWorld)

Viper General [[File:|link=|center]] ' ' Park Six Flags AstroWorld Location Houston, Texas, USA Status Defunct Operated 1989-October 5, 2005 (Six Flags AstroWorld) 1981-1988 (Six Flags St. Louis) Operated - Opened Opening Cost Height restriction Statistics Manufacturer Schwarzkopf Builder Designer Ing-. Büro Stengel GmbH Type Type Sit-Down Model Looping Star Riders per train 28 Riders per hour 1700 Lift/launch system Chain Lift Height 80.4 feet Drop feet Top speed 47.8 mph Length 1,942.3 feet Dimensions 252.6 feet x 103.3 feet Duration Inversions 1 Steepest drop Maximum g-force

Viper was a Schwarzkopf sit-down looping roller coaster at Six Flags AstroWorld. It originally opened at Six Flags St. Louis under the name Jet Scream, but was relocated after the 1988 season. It was demolished along with Six Flags AstroWorld in the fall of 2005.

Design

Elements •Vertical Loop

The ride featured a single loop, and two tunnels.

Trains

Single-car trains.

Colour scheme

The ride was painted blue when it originally opened, but it was painted green when it was relocated.