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Roller Coaster: Dodonpa
Amusement Park: Fuji-Q Highland (Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Japan)
Classification: Roller Coaster
Type: Steel - Sit Down
Status: Operating since 12/21/2001
Make / Model: S&S Power / Thrust Air Coaster
Lift / Launch System: Compressed Air Launch
 
Length: 3900' 11" 
Height: 170' 7" 
Inversions: 0 
Speed: 106.9 mph 
Duration: 0:55 
Max Vertical Angle: 90 Degrees 
G-Force: 4.3 
Max Acceleration: 0 − 106.9 mph in 1.8 seconds 
 
Trains: 4 trains with 4 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 8 riders per train.
 The trains each have a different face: Father, Mother, Sister and Baby. The mouth stretches in a scream under the train so that the seats are between the teeth.
 
History: Dodonpa, is named for musical sounds, (similar to Do Re Mi, but percussive) and is also the "chant" referred to occasionally while you wait in line for the coaster.
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