Roller Coaster Launches: Explained

Various roller coasters around the world feature launches, which propel riders at a high speed around the track. If you look closely, each launch system is different, and has been created to serve a different purpose. In this video, we take a look at how some of the most popular launch systems work, as well as their main advantages and disadvantages.

We've updated and improved this video with better explanations of how each launch works:    • The History of Launched Roller Coasters  

Some of the launch methods discussed in this video are: LIMs, LSMs, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Friction Wheels, Flywheel and Catapult launches.

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