Highlander (Hansa Park)
| Highlander | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Funtime |
| model | Gyro drop |
| opening | 2019 |
| height | 120 m |
| Height of fall | 103 m |
| speed | approx. 120 km / h |
The Highlander in Hansa-Park in Sierksdorf ( Schleswig-Holstein ) is a gyro drop tower with a total height of 120 m to the top and a drop height of 103 m, which makes it the world's highest gyro drop tower and the world's highest and the fastest gyro drop tower with tilting seats. The gondola offers space for 24 people who are secured with shoulder straps during the journey.
The Highlander was opened for the 2019 season and at the same time formed the starting signal for the new themed area "Enchanting Britain", which is being created around the newly themed cult roller coaster Nessie .
journey
The Highlander has two driving programs: "Tilt" and "Super-Tilt". The gondola rotates counterclockwise as it travels upwards. Shortly before reaching the highest position, the seats tilt forward by 30 °. Once tilted, the gondola turns around the tower one more time. If the “Tilt” drive program is carried out, the seats tilt back to their normal position before the gondola falls. With the “Super-Tilt” drive program, on the other hand, the gondola falls with the seats tilted forward. These are only erected again on the ground before the handle is unlocked.
Technical
The 120 m high tower stands on bored piles that reach 28 m deep into the ground.