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Montu
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Operating Since:
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May 16, 1996
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Manufacturer:
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Bollinger & Mabillard
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B&M Steel Inverted
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Length:
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3983 ft
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Height:
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150 ft
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Largest Drop:
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128 ft
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Angle of Descent:
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50 degrees
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Speed:
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60 mph
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Inversions:
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7
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Trains:
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3 trains
8 cars per train
4 riders per car
(4 across seating)
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Ride Duration:
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3:00
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Ride Capacity:
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1710 riders per hour
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Montu is a classic B&M style "inverted" coaster, with a large sprawling layout and several elements that dip below grade through underground tunnels and trenches.
Although the ride begins with the fairly standard combination of B&M elements; vertical loop (104 ft)-Immelman roll-camelback "zero-G" roll; the traditional B&M "cobra roll" is replaced with a unique element labeled a "batwing." This double looping dive creates nice positive-G forces at the bottom, and is much smoother and more entertaining than the cobra roll in this riders opinion.
A unique feature of this ride plays off the wild animal theme that pervades the Tampa Bay park: upon leaving the station the trains pass over a pit of live crocodiles as they turn to head toward the lift hill!
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