American Eagle
127ft Height
66mph Top Speed
Moderate Intensity
Full Specs
By the Numbers
Year Opened1981
Height127 ft
Drop147 ft
Top Speed66 mph
Inversions0
Minimum Height48" (4'0")
IntensityModerate (3/5)
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