The World's Intamin Accelerator Coasters - By The Numbers

[@Vice4Life]

Even after all these years, it rubs me the wrong way that Formula Rossa is the fastest roller coaster on Earth when it literally immediately hits the brakes and scrubs the speed.

[@gemmachaos]

It's a prestige record, bought by the highest bidder. There's a cynicism to that, for sure.

[@WhatAG23]

YES

[@iliketrains3546]

Yeah and most of the layout looks way too drawn out to offer any significant force so I wonder if they truly need those brakes

[@NorthernRidesYaBoi]

I love when this series brings attention to rides easily overlooked or forgotten. Superman in Australia actually looks like a crazy intense ride!

[@TheAmtrakSpartan]

Six Flags Australia

[@adamparker6540]

can confirm it’s an awesome ride. there’s some serious ejector on all the hills and the launch is super forceful. one of Australia’s best rides

[@theofficialvillians5720]

5:35 that ride is no longer gone as playland at the PNE in Vancouver canada has bought it and it is being revamped by Zamperla into a LSM coaster

[@felixrouaud1]

My first accelerator was Stealth last june and I was blown away by the force of the launch. Going on Kingda Ka next week (let's hope it's not broken). Cant wait!

[@chazgames3690]

Yeah the force of stealths acceleration blurs my vision everytime

[@Soonjai]

I absolutely didn´t expect for Desert Race to rank that much higher than Rita considering they are so similar.

[@DaanBruins]

Me neither.

[@Habreno]

I love how on most of these lists you see "65 feet per second" and it's the top-ranked pacing. Here you see "75 feet per second" and it's just middle of the pack, and an absurd "96 feet per second" being *third*. Just a whole other breed of coaster.

[@AirtimeThrills]

Ha yeah it just felt so weird saying "120 mph ranks 3rd"

[@usinexiguess]

nice vid! you did forget furius baco though, but this was still quite interesting to watch

[@scraps4338]

I absolutely love storm runner and I think it needs more love as one of the best launch coasters I’ve ever been on

[@technicolortabby4239]

Storm Runner is definitely underrated!

[@toyoracer33]

Plus one. It's much more than just the launch.

[@infodisco4097]

I think when it comes to launch roller coasters, S&S Are the undisputed kings of Launched coasters. They have held the world record for the fastest accelerating roller coaster for a long time and each and every single roller coaster that I've been on for them, particularly their launched ones,never fail to disappoint me for how intense they are. Take Maxx Force and dodo dompa for example. The launches on both of these roller coasters are truly out of this world. Max force does 0 to 80 mph in 1.755 seconds. The fastest accelerating car ever built does 0 to 60 mph in 1.7 seconds. And in the same time max force does it 20 mph faster in the same time. As for dodo dompa, that roller coaster is absolutely terrifying. It does 0 to 112 mph in 1.56 seconds. To give you an understanding of just how fast that is, if this were accelerating for the same period of time as a Bugatti Veyron does in 0 to 60, it would be doing 190 to 200 mph. The first time I went on that coaster, I had the absolute soul scared out of me. in my opinion, when it comes to launch roller coasters, S&S is the way to go and there is no one who can do it better. When it comes to fast roller coasters, top speed wise, intamin does it better.

[@brocko1663]

Rita is pretty underrated in my opinion, it is a bit bland but I have a soft spot for alton towers

[@thepanman2024]

Same, it has pretty good airtime in back row too

[@Ink_For_Life]

Yes finnaly someone who likes rita

[@zachhardy6469]

It's one of the non US parks I most want to visit next to Fuji Q and Phantasialand. The creativity, themeing, and original B and Ms look amazing.

[@brocko1663]

@@zachhardy6469 I suggest going down to dark forest first to avoid the queues if u do go

[@iitzfizz]

I don't think it's good as Stealth and it's certainly one of the weaker xcelerators but that's only when compared to the others, it's deffo not as bad as people say.

[@GerstlauianLoops]

The main difference between Stealth and Zaturn is that Stealth had it’s launch changed to have a faster acceleration than Zaturn. In fact, out of all these coasters, Stealth has the fastest acceleration stat.

[@WhatAG23]

Did it really though? The park hasn’t changed its stats

[@AjarAvicii]

@@WhatAG23 they recently changed the sign in front to match its proper stats (that being 0-80mph within 1.8 seconds). and since dododonpa is gone (rest in peace), stealth is now the fastest accelerating coaster

[@culture_clash]

I love that theming for Superman Escape and how you're being rescued by the Man of Steel who is supposed to be pushing the train, and how they actually designed a Superman statue pushing the back of the train, very clever.

[@KwnSteele]

Never knew I needed this video, great stuff as usual

[@AirtimeProductions]

Riding Kingda Ka was awesome! I’m definitely putting more of these parks with these coasters on the map

[@y_rush4439]

I’ve been waiting so long for a vid like this. Thanks for sharing 👊

[@HHPYE42]

Update: Senzafiato is to be relocated to PNE Playland in Vancouver ( the Park with Coaster ) it will however be modified by zamperla to included LSM’s instead of a hydraulic launch, but same layout

[@rikp]

I always wondered why, with launched shuttles first appearing in the late 1970s, it took so long for full-circuit launched coasters to really take off (no pun intended).

[@AbsyntheMorstan]

I wouldn't be surprised if it was about the ability to generate enough force for a full circuit. Schwarzkopf's flywheel launch is pretty zippy for what it is, but it doesn't seem to have enough speed to do much more than the single loop and the spikes, and Arrow's launched coasters are more of a gentle push than anything. By the time of the coaster wars there was enough interest in and money for more experimental projects and heavier drains on power + modern electrical infrastructure.

[@joshuaboniface]

I think the biggest reason is technology. The early launched coasters were very trivial to control. Spin the flywheel up, disengage the clutch, go. But the Accelerators are much more mechanically and electrically complex. TTD and KDK (and probably the others too) use a really complex hydraulic system with IIRC 8 pumps which requires some precise computer control in order to accelerate it properly while keeping the machinery small enough to be viable. That took late-90's/early-2000's computers to manage properly.

[@AirtimeThrills]

Got me thinking what the first full circuit launch coaster was. Was it Flight of Fear or was there one way before that I'm not thinking of?

[@AbsyntheMorstan]

@@AirtimeThrills I think it was Flight of Fear; I can't think of anything earlier unless it was maybe something in Asia or Russia that didn't get a lot of press

[@timk987]

That's a great question. I think initially they where designed to save space, offering steel coaster thrills in a compact space. Nomenclature plays a part as well. Most people in the mid-seventies would have defined a roller coaster as gravity powered device, in fact shortly before that many would have included wood construction as a part of that definition. Similar to how Cedar Point preferred nobody noticed Gemini had steel track when it opened, they really wanted the general public to accept it as a wood racing coaster. Fast forward 50 years, to 2018 and they are proclaiming the first ever 200 foot hybrid coaster. My point is that I think It has a lot to do with what would be accepted by the public. Six Flags over Texas apparently had a big banner on New Texas Giant during its construction reading Tallest, Fastest Wood Coaster, but didn't open it with it on because it simply wouldn't be accepted as such.

[@miked509]

Great video! I enjoyed watching!

[@samraymond4464]

Stealth's launch has been made faster to 82 in 1.8 seconds now!

[@lampshades120]

I rode 4 of these in the month of August alone and I wish there were more! It's my favorite type of coaster

[@coasterconquistador2517]

I love your by the numbers series! I’ve only been on one accelerator, dragster. That hydraulic launch is awesome!

[@DaanBruins]

A video like this is never complete without the Pythagorean Theorem.

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Very nice video. Thanks for posting and have a nice day too.

[@TheWolfXCIX]

Having been on a few of these, nothing compares to Stealth. 0-80 in 1.9 seconds is just brutal. Need to do Do-dodonpa at some point...

[@Fregler]

Well this confirms that Kanonen had a great layout but was really smal. Hope it opens soon, I rode it so many times when it was at Liseberg and had fun every time.

[@R_M2603]

Best serie on this channel🙌

[@bilderkin4799]

you should coasters before they were RMC'ed by the numbers like Mean Streak, Hurler, and Texas Giant.

[@AirtimeThrills]

Interesting idea, I like it

[@Thelightning1out]

“By the tallest” I think it’s pretty obvious what that one is And the fact Rita is the tallest ride at Alton towers is just insane 💀

[@chxlaw8588]

Another episode of this fantastic series!

[@rollercoasterstuff6483]

Second favorite series on the channel I love it!

[@AirtimeThrills]

Gotta know what the first fav is

[@rollercoasterstuff6483]

@@AirtimeThrills buy or sell of course

[@bernatcamps7130]

i think you forgot Furius Baco in PortAventura!

[@ParkVisions]

Great video Chris never thought of this really good creative series everytime you drop these is always 🔥🔥🔥always keep up the great work!

[@LeoElso]

Stealth launches to its top speed using a relatively short launchtrack, which makes it especially intense! And I like RITA, strangely I feel it got better with age? Rode it this year and it had much more airtime and punch that I remembered!

[@dogsinthedark]

And now Senzafiato was relocated. Thanks Zamperla for buying Senzafiato and not Top Thrill Dragster.

[@Leonconflict1]

I have only ridden one of these which is Speedmonster, and I gotta say... WHAT A LAUNCH!

[@milczix777]

im gonna ride it in two weeks, i hope its good

[@Leonconflict1]

@@milczix777 its not The best, but its not The Worst either:) I would not set my expectations high if I we’re you tho

[@milczix777]

@@Leonconflict1 thanks :) the layout looks okay but im curious about the launch, i've done only one hydraulic launch, which is Furius baco and it was awesome :)

[@ingvildkvakestad]

@@milczix777 if you go on loopen ride defensivly

[@amusementscape]

Really cool video, it’s interesting how Formula Rossa has so much more length than Kingda Ka given how their speeds our similar. I guess they are both gimmicks, but Formula Rossa is less so

[@RedSlayerRides]

I like how Stealth never gets any appreciation even though it has one of the fastest launches in the world. I think* it had the fastest on that list

[@piracy_king37]

I'm surprised acceleration wasn't part of the numbers in this video and stealth has the 3rd fastest acceleration in the world.

[@DoswarePictures]

It’s because it hiding from the attention of the people

[@DaanBruins]

Please do this for Mack launch coasters.

[@CoasterCrest]

I just now had the thought, after all these videos, that it would be nice to see the pacing listed in Miles Per Hour, but after all these videos done with feet per second, I guess that would feel kinda wrong.

[@AirtimeThrills]

I feel feet per second is something people can easily visualize but maybe there can be both

[@bryangriffith4331]

What about Furius Baco? RCDB doesn't classify it as an accelerator but it does have the same hydraulic launch like all of the others

[@Topitopi14]

Furius Baco is missing here.Great intense ride

[@EtaM29]

I think the main reason why dragster has better pacing is because it’s smaller so the launch needs less power and it clears the top hat faster

[@MrGoat-cd8lt]

I clicked so fast that I watched the video before it even came out.

[@jrosen2017]

I think it is worth noting down that stealth does has the fastest acceleration out of them all

[@johnfoltz8183]

What about Furious Baco at Port Adventura?

[@iitzfizz]

Stealth has one of the best accelerations though at 0-80mph in 1.8 secs

[@LKoufax32]

Did you consider including Furious Baco in this list? I can understand why you wouldn't, but other than where you sit on the track, I don't see any other reasons. I'll be riding it in a couple weeks during my honeymoon in Europe and I can't wait! Love these launches.

[@AirtimeThrills]

Had I thought of it, I would have put it in this list because it's a hydraulic launch (and a powerful one at that) even though it's not classified as an accelerator.

[@PilotBMS]

Buy or sell: Hershey park gets a b&m giga by 2032. Put this in the next buy or sell vid airtime please and thank you.

[@justinlininger8123]

sell af tf

[@mikeinanir1996]

I think #7 is being relocated and retrofitted with an lsm launch

[@peterfconley]

I was surprised by how many of these there are.

[@AirtimeThrills]

Especially overseas they seemed to love these for a while

[@btk22279]

Only been on 2 of these ( Kingda Ka and Storm Runner). Storm Runner was amazing.

[@Kittyhat]

For rides like these I really think you should count prime ride time all the way up until you slow down to the trim speed at the end because braking at 50+ mph is part of the thrill for a lot of these, especially stealth, ka, not to mention stuff like full throttle

[@itsenzzo2544]

You forgot another accelerator that is located in portaventura world, in spain, its name is furius baco and it goes from 0 to 135 km per hour in 3 seconds

[@ericthomason8463]

I’m surprised that there are more comments asking about Furius Baco than there are with Red Force. Despite having an LSM launch, I’d also count Red Force as an Accelerator coaster.

[@RealWildWalter]

Ik like why would you call red force a blitz like what

[@AirtimeThrills]

You could make an argument for both to be on here

[@wf6190]

I’ve ridden both Formula Rossa and Stealth. Stealth’s acceleration is way more forceful and consistent than Formula Rossa’a. The Ferrari World coaster’s hydraulic launch actually starts off very lamely for the first split second, before powering forcefully to top speed. For sheer accelerative intensity Stealth wins imho

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

I feel that Top Thrill Dragster should include a few more seconds of ride time, because even after you hit those first set of brakes at 17 seconds, you continue to haul butt for several more seconds. I barely even feel those first set of brakes. It's much further down the track before there's a notable loss of speed. Putting some mild brakes at 17 seconds ensured that its pacing would top this list, but I would still prefer to have a hill like Kingda Ka instead.

[@planetcoaductions8820]

I am so happy that there is a accelerator 3 hours away from me now at lost island

[@TheE_2K_25]

Please do bnm floorless by the number I also like how you roast the viewer after the intro

[@quoteonquoteclub9711]

Storm runner is hands down my favorite intamin accelerator… … because it’s the only one I’ve ridden 😭😭😭

[@bigpboy1012]

It's also my favorite, and I've ridden TTD.

[@RoachOverlord]

It's probably my favorite, and I've ridden Dragster, Ka, and Xcelerator. It packs a lot of elements into those 30 seconds.

[@NoFallToggled]

VIDEO IDEA: Six Flags New England’s Coasters By The Numbers

[@AirtimeThrills]

Thatd be a good one to do

[@jzckvsn]

Great video Chris. Excited for a lot more of these videos. Any quizzes soon?

[@AirtimeThrills]

I have a quiz lined up, didn't have time this past week but I hope to do it this week for a Saturday release

[@GalcianBTH]

I need to do a by the numbers for my over the top planet coaster videos lol. Love this series.

[@jaimediaz2510]

You forgot Furius Baco at Port Aventura. I know it's a prototype with a different kind of train (wing rider), but it's still an accelerator model due to its launching tecnology

[@OliversMobileAdventures]

Just to say, Desert Race is an extended clone of Rita!

[@ViperThreat]

A mild criticism, I think launched coasters should also have some consideration for acceleration rate, not just top speed. Stealth for example, has a lower top speed than Top Thrill Dragster, but a stronger launch.

[@AirtimeThrills]

That's a tough one to calculate unless the stat is available for all of these

[@ViperThreat]

@@AirtimeThrills I think it is for most that I've seen.

[@talesfromthetrip]

Okay tell me what you think about this. Since Cedar Point (my home park) is moving the Matterhorn and scrambler to where the pavilion is going to be at, that leaves empty land next to the Corkscrew. With Corkscrew declining I’m popularity, becoming very rough, and one of the worst rides in the park, do you think they would take it down and put an RMC Raptor single rail coaster in its place for all those attractions? They can still make it go over the midway like how Corkscrew is. I think that is very logical to do in my opinion. I know that Corkscrew is a spectacle to look at and trust me, I love seeing it running, but everyone knows the ride sucks and it’s not going to be as enjoyable as it was for kids to be prepared for the bigger rides since it’s so rough. Now that they are adding a wild mouse, that’s THREE coasters kids can ride before they start riding the big ones. This is just my opinion on it, you might’ve already said something like this, but I’m not sure so I’m commenting it.

[@AirtimeThrills]

Given the rides they already moved, it would not surprise me at all if they were prepping the Corkscrew plot for something new

[@talesfromthetrip]

@@AirtimeThrills Yeah, they’ve got to be planning something. I don’t think they will take down Dragster either for more space. I know a lot of people think they will, but it’s just too popular to even consider it.

[@BliXXardStorm]

I can’t get enough of this series being a coaster geek!

[@brucegibson1813]

fax

[@AirtimeThrills]

It's definitely the pinnacle of coaster geekdom

[@Zinkhasfallen]

Figures Xcelerator is down for 5+ months for the ONE year I buy platinum Knott's passes Hopefully it reopens

[@AirtimeThrills]

Seriously. Love that ride

[@Ochocinco_Edits]

If you haven’t do BGT

[@itsseriousarc8429]

I think for a fifth category you could’ve done acceleration. Like Ft/sec. That would’ve been a pretty cool concept to see. Other than that, great vid as always

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

Ahh I want these rides made again ugh

[@enthusiastJD]

The world's S&s combo towers - by the numbers

[@Leonconflict1]

by the way, Tusenfryd is finally announcing there new coaster 1. september

[@lanternpro1245]

Do the arrow suspended coasters by the numbers.

[@ThemeParkDaze]

is Furious Baco at PortAventura not considered an accelerator coaster? does having wing style cars make it a different model? I thought it would be included since it's an intamin hydraulic launched coaster. Either way, I love this series!

[@shitpostWJ]

SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT! 0:00 Intro 1:37 Stealth, Thorpe Park, United Kingdom 2:10 Zaturn 2:51 Top Thrill Dragster, Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio 3:36 Skycar, Mysterious Island, China 4:05 Xcelerator, Knotts Berry Farm 4:30 Rita, Alton Towers, United Kingdom 4:58 Kingda Ka, Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, New Jersey 5:33 Senzafiato, Miragica, Italy 6:17 Superman Escape, Warner Bros Movie World, Australia 6:55 Storm Runner, Hersheypark, Hershey, Pennsylvania 7:26 Matugani, Lost Island, Waterloo, Iowa 8:13 Desert Race, Heide Park, Germany 8:46 Speed Monster, TusenFryd, Norway 9:13 Formula Rossa, Ferrari World, United Arab Emirates 9:52 Outro

[@AzureAnimates1]

Yay a new video

[@DankPeezy]

I thought maybe you would do this video and now that you have, my top 3 are, 3. Storm Runner 2. Top Thrill Dragster 1. Kingda Ka. Of course, I've never been to Europe or Asia. That being said, I just don't think you can out do Kingda Ka in speed and height and Storm Runner has an amazing layout. I hope Cedarfair works with Intamin again one day as imagine having a Storm Runner style coaster twice as long and at King's Island. Whoa!

[@Colaholiker]

Wow, seeing all of them listed in one place, I just realized that I have ridden half of them. Most of them were so un-noteworthy so that I basically forgot about them by now. Sure, Kinda Ka left an impression, as did Kanonen (the latter for being so slow that we were not sure if the train would make it all around the track). But that "oh yeah, that thing at Hershey Park.. oh yeah, Heide-Park has got one too" moment (as for a few others) shows that I am generally not too much of a fan of this coaster type.

[@jaymesjustice9984]

I love this series

[@camaroron9889]

Storm Runners lauch is only to 72 mph. The drop out of the top hat is where it hits it top speed of 75mph

[@thecoastergnome8603]

what about furious baco? that has a hydraulic launch lol edit: also xcellerator=best launch in America. I really dont think the other powerful launches in the us can beat it. though the only other contender I have ridden is powder keg.

[@AirtimeThrills]

Xcelerator is also my favorite launch, over Maxx force and Powder Keg. Baco could have been on here as a hydraulic launch, wish I would have thought of it

[@corkscrewfoley]

In all fairness to RITA, Alton Towers can't build over the tree lines, so that's why there was no top hat. I love these videos.

[@AirtimeThrills]

I just wish they didn't have the OTSR for a ride like that.

[@corkscrewfoley]

@@AirtimeThrills Agreed. The same with Stealth & Desert Race.

[@corkscrewfoley]

My dumb ass didn't hear you mention RITA couldn't go over the treeline. My apologies.

[@praetorian1877]

Ahh great Matrix reference! Haha

[@CoasterCount]

I didn’t even realize this was new

[@urbex_coasters]

King da Ka's pacing is negatively effected by the trim, that's why the likely defunct Dragster beat it in pacing.

[@nathanlamoreaux1272]

Surprised there is no Furius Baco on this list?!?!

[@AirtimeThrills]

Not classified as an accelerator but it could have definitely been on here

[@askjeevescosby2928]

I was really hoping that cedar point would get the first TerraCoaster

[@Cje_-yj8ov]

Even though it’s a month away, I already need to know what’s the next park/model for this series?

[@AirtimeThrills]

SFFT! then probably either b&m flyers or dives

[@mrcambodian]

Really😊😊😱😱

[@Cje_-yj8ov]

@@AirtimeThrills ik schedules and content variety are a thing, but if one month you only uploaded this series I wouldn’t be mad 😁

[@RealWildWalter]

@@mrcambodian wait I’m so stupid what’s an sfft

[@mrcambodian]

@@RealWildWalter six Flags fiesta Texas

[@darock233]

Now I know another reason why I prefer TTD over KK besides the Operations at G.A.

[@IND_Aviation]

just btw never change your intro

[@AirtimeThrills]

I actually was going to put a new one together. But the song will never change

[@SaveFarris1]

Any particular reason coaster logos weren't used like normal (other than there were probably 3-4 that didn't have one)?

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

I would’ve included Furius Baco on the list

[@heather1980]

Bacoisn’t included by Intamin in the accelerator list. It’s a wing rider.

[@AirtimeThrills]

In retrospect it would have made sense to include it here. RCDB doesn't list it as one so I didn't think to add it

[@clairefunnell8481]

Never been on a Intimin coaster. These coasters look really neat. Won't ride the tallest ones, too scary for me.

[@corkscrewfoley]

Chris, have you done your favourite coaster 'By The Numbers' yet?

[@Nathandelange]

Ima say that this really EXCELLED as one of my favorites. Get it?

[@AirtimeThrills]

Hmmm nope went right over my head

[@soosajet]

Desert race is a close of Rita

[@danieljow3510]

Where was red force?

[@darkmonkeyeyes7826]

When are you getting back to Hersheypark? I think you need to try everything again. Also will you talk about wildcat?

[@adam_nathan]

Of these I’ve only ridden Stealth at Thorpe Park and Superman Escape, each had their own appeal but Superman is better IMO because it’s a complete ride with fantastic world class theming.