Star Flyer (Tivoli Gardens)
Star Flyer (Danish: Himmelskibet) is a carousel-meets-watchtower style amusement ride in Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark. At 80 metres (260 ft), it is one of the world's tallest swing rides and affords sweeping views of the city's historical centre. It was manufactured by Funtime and opened in May 2006.[1]
| Star Flyer | |
|---|---|
 The Star Flyer | |
| Tivoli Gardens | |
| Coordinates | 55°40′21″N 12°34′04″E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 2006 |
| General statistics | |
| Attraction type | StarFlyer |
| Manufacturer | Funtime |
| Height | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) |
| Capacity | 960 riders per hour |
| Vehicle type | Chairs |
| Vehicles | 12 |
| Riders per vehicle | 2 |
Statistics
- Height 80 m (260 ft)
- Platform diameter 16 m (52 ft)
- Chairs 12 (2 seats each)
- Capacity circa 960 passengers/hour
- Maximum rotation speed 70 km/h (43 mph)
- Maximum vertical speed 3 m/s (9.8 ft/s)
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References
- "Gasværket". Tivoli Gardens. Archived from the original on April 4, 2009. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
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| Preceded by unknown |
World's Tallest Swing Ride May 2006–2010 |
Succeeded by Prater Turm at Wurstelprater |
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