SheiKra (Busch Gardens Africa)

Facts

Roller Coaster:			SheiKra
Amusement Park:			Busch Gardens Africa (Tampa, Florida, USA)
Classification:			Roller Coaster
Type:			Steel - Sit Down
Status:			Operating since 5/21/2005
Make / Model:			Bolliger & Mabillard / Diving Machine / Custom
Categories:			Floorless
Cost:			$13,500,000 USD

Length:			3188'
Height:			200'
Inversions:			1
Speed:			70 mph
Duration:			2:20
Max Vertical Angle:			90 Degrees
Elements:			200' tall Lift Hill 145' tall Immelmann 138' tall Hill Tunnel

Trains:			3 cars per train. Riders are arranged 8 across in a single row for a total of 24 riders per train.
Built by:			Bolliger & Mabillard

Etymology:			A "sheikra" is a species of African hawk known to dive straight down for its prey.

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