Launched roller coaster

The launched roller coaster is a modern form of roller coaster. A launched coaster starts a ride with high amounts of acceleration via one or a series of linear induction motors (LIM), linear synchronous motors (LSM), catapults, tires, or mechanisms doing hydraulic or pneumatic power.

Launched Roller Coaster Media

• Blue Fire Megacoaster - Europa-Park - Durchfahrt des Loopings.jpg

  Blue Fire, a launched looping roller coaster at Europa-Park, Germany

• Rita catch car.jpg

  The catch-car of the Rita roller coaster at Alton Towers