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Roller Coaster: HyperSonic XLC
Amusement Park: Kings Dominion (Doswell, Virginia 23047 USA)
Classification: Roller Coaster
Type: Steel - Sit Down
Status: Operated from 3/24/2001 to 2007
Make / Model: S&S Power / Thrust Air Coaster
Lift / Launch System: Compressed Air Launch
Cost: $15,000,000 USD
 
Length: 1560' 
Height: 165' 
Drop: 133' 
Inversions: 0 
Speed: 80 mph 
Max Vertical Angle: 90 Degrees 
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.
 Riders must be 54" or taller to ride.
 
History:

"XLC" is for "Xtreme Launch Coaster".

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.

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