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HyperSonic XLC - Kings Dominion (Doswell, Virginia, USA)

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Roller Coaster: HyperSonic XLC
Amusement Park: Kings Dominion (Doswell, Virginia, USA)
Classification: Roller Coaster
Type: Steel - Sit Down
Status: Defunct
Operated from 3/24/2001 to 2007
Make / Model: S&S Worldwide / All Models / Thrust Air Coaster
Lift / Launch System: Compressed Air Launch
Maps: Bing Maps (Satellite) · Google Maps (Satellite)
Cost: $15,000,000 USD
 
Length: 1,560 ft 
Height: 165 ft 
Drop: 133 ft 
Inversions: 0 
Speed: 80 mph 
Max Vertical Angle: 90° 
Max Acceleration: 0 - 80 mph in 1.8 seconds 
 
Trains: 4 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 8 riders per train.
Restrictions: Riders must be 54 in or taller to ride.
 
History: The Hypersonic XLC was closed from the start of the 2002 season until 6/20/2002.  The ride was modified to increase its reliability.  The most noticable of these changes are the  trains.
Etymology: "XLC" is for "Xtreme Launch Coaster".
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