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New For 2001
Batwing

Opens Spring 2001

Yet another unconfirmed coaster has been confirmed. Batwing will debut in April of 2001 in Six Flags America near Washington D.C.. This looks to be like an exact copy of Six Flags World of Adventure's new coaster X-Flight, but that sure isn't a bad thing.

Height:	115 feet
Second Drop:	230 feet (225 feet)
Top Speed:	50 + mph
Inversions	8
New features:	Near clone of Stealth except the last 2 corkscrews are rumored to have riders outside the track rather than inside. This ride (like X-Flight) will also have more track length allowing for 3 train opperation.
Trains	3 trains holding 24 people in 6 rows of 4 people across. Seats tilt until parallel to the track and track inverts to produce the flying effect.
Track Length:	3,340 feet
Manufacturer:	Vekoma

Logo and Artwork courtesy of Six Flags America.