Thunderbird / Powerpark

Thunderbird is the first GCII-built rollercoaster outside USA and also the most northerly wooden coaster in the world. The design contains a variety of smaller hills giving a lot of lateral G-force and airtime - there's absolutely no breaks to cool down and have a look at the view. The most unique feature is probably the curving double-down hill soon after the first drop, which was named Lillbacka Cutback by the owner/family behind the park.

For construction photos, see this page: link.

General:
NameThunderbird
ManufacturerGCII
ModelWooden coaster
Opened2006
TypeRollercoaster, wood
Specs:
Height27 m
Max Speed77 km/h
Length826,60 m
Seating:
Trains2
Cars per train12
Seats in car2
Seats per train24
Theor. capacity850 pph

Photos:

Veli Matti Lillbacka
May-09-2006

Veli Matti Lillbacka
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Veli Matti Lillbacka
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Veli Matti Lillbacka
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Veli Matti Lillbacka
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Tom Svenfelt
Apr-22-2006

Tom Svenfelt
Apr-22-2006

Tom Svenfelt
Apr-22-2006

Veli Matti Lillbacka
May-09-2006

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Lauri Ranta
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