Alton Towers- The oblivion

The oblivion is one of the major attractions in Alton Towers in England. It's insane adrenaline rush should give the audience here a good idea of what is the hustle all about.


Oblivion
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Oblivion's vertical drop.
Location     Alton Towers
Park section     X-Sector
Coordinates     52°59′12″N 1°53′47″W / 52.98667°N 1.89639°W / 52.98667; -1.89639Coordinates: 52°59′12″N 1°53′47″W / 52.98667°N 1.89639°W / 52.98667; -1.89639
Type     Steel
Status     Operating
Opened     14 March 1998
Manufacturer     Bolliger & Mabillard
Designer     John Wardley
Model     Diving Machine
Lift/launch system     Chain lift hill
Height     65 ft (20 m)
Drop     180 ft (55 m)
Length     1,222 ft (372 m)
Max speed     68 mph (109 km/h)
Inversions     0
Duration     1:15
Max vertical angle     88.8°
Capacity     1,920 riders per hour
Cost     £12,000,000[1]
Acceleration     no launch
Max G force     4.5
Height restriction     4 ft 6 in (137 cm)