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[sdcfan88]

Carowinds recently announced Copperhead Strike the other day. A Mack Rides double launch coaster. Time Traveler will have some competition next year as one of the new major Mack launch coasters to come to the U.S.

Have to say, I like the layout and the themed enclosure elements on the ride. The theming style of the ride could have fit well at SDC and Dollywood. That launched airtime hill looks fun too. lol

https://www.carowinds.com/play/rides/copperhead-strike

[HumphreyHawk]

That looks amazing...and like a lot of fun.  Has to be a new ride of the year contender.

[sdcfan88]

Animated POV video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--lEeRRqJc0

[KBCraig]

The theming is better Classic SDC than anything SDC has put out recently. (I know, it's a simulation, but it looks good.)

[sanddunerider]

Thats quite a ride.. It is really spread out and has some long runs, but yet wraps in and out like TT,   I like the way the non-riders are under/around it watching.,  They can almost see the complete ride.

[sdcfan88]

Thought I would update this, track work is complete.



Timelapse: https://www.wcnc.com/video/news/time-lapse-construction-of-copperhead-strike-at-carowinds/275-2a52d1a0-b112-4448-a620-48ffc4362087

[sanddunerider]

I wonder how "long" it is..   Looks very extensive.....

[kbosch1]

I wonder how "long" it is..   Looks very extensive.....

Ride Stats

Coaster Type: Double Launch coaster
Launching System: Linear Synchron Motor (LSM)
Number of Launches: 2
First Launch: From 0 to 42 mph in 2.5 seconds
Second Launch: From 35 mph to 50 mph in 2 seconds
Track Length: 3,255 feet
Number of Inversions: 5
Duration: 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Height Requirement: 52"
Trains: 3
Riders per Train: 16
Amount of Steel Used: 530 tons
Ride Manufacturer: MACK Rides GmbH & Co KG, Waldkirch, Germany

[sanddunerider]

I wonder how "long" it is..   Looks very extensive.....

Ride Stats

Coaster Type: Double Launch coaster
Launching System: Linear Synchron Motor (LSM)
Number of Launches: 2
First Launch: From 0 to 42 mph in 2.5 seconds
Second Launch: From 35 mph to 50 mph in 2 seconds
Track Length: 3,255 feet
Number of Inversions: 5
Duration: 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Height Requirement: 52"
Trains: 3
Riders per Train: 16
Amount of Steel Used: 530 tons
Ride Manufacturer: MACK Rides GmbH & Co KG, Waldkirch, Germany

Thanks, so it is 200 feet longer that TT.... (of course).  LOL

[sdcfan88]

Yeah interesting how SDC stays on the short side on all their "big" coasters. All being right around 2900 to 3000 feet. Only exception to this rule is Powderkeg which comes in at around 3500 feet.

[sdcfan88]

Coaster POV video: Definitely has a Powderkeg-ish vibe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE0sj66c7XU