SheiKra (Busch Gardens Africa)

Facts

Roller Coaster:	SheiKra
Amusement Park:	Busch Gardens Africa (Tampa, Florida 33612 USA)
Classification:	Roller Coaster
Type:	Steel - Sit Down
Status:	Operating since 5/21/2005
Make / Model:	Bolliger & Mabillard / Diving Machine
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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