Fastest rollercoaster flying design
- Who
- Flying Dinosaur
- What
- 100 kilometre(s) per hour
- Where
- Japan (Konohana)
- When
- 18 March 2016
The fastest "flying" design roller coaster is Flying Dinosaur, located at Universal Studios Japan in Konohana, Osaka. The cars in this coaster, which first opened to the public in 18 March 2016, reach a top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).
The term "flying" describes a roller coaster where the passengers are horizontally suspended beneath the cars, facing away from the track, giving the sensation of flying. This coaster was designed by Bolliger & Mabillard, an engineering firm based in Monthey, Switzerland, that specialize in roller coasters.