American Thunder
Location
Eureka
Theme Park
Six Flags St. Louis
Opening Date
June 20, 2008
Cost
$7 Million
Type
Wood
Manufacturer
Great Coasters International, Inc.
Lift/Launch System
Chain lift hill
Height (feet)
82
Drop (feet)
80
Length (feet)
2,700
Speed (mph)
48
Inversions
0
Duration
2:15
Height Restriction
48"
Overall Rating: 3.5 (out of 5)
Comments
At first glance, this looks like an average wooden roller coaster. But that first 80-foot drop comes with some surprise. This is a fast, compact, and aggressive roller coaster that will provide great airtime on its 2-minute course. According to its website, there are more than 16 different hills throughout the ride. American Thunder is a great ride for anyone who doesn't love shakiness on wooden rides. It is a well-rounded ride and checks a lot of boxes.