Fact File: Rita - Queen of Speed
First Installed |
2005 |
Project Name |
Project Rita |
Opening Date |
1st April 2005 |
Location |
Ug Land |
Cost |
£8 million |
Manufacturer |
Intamin AG |
Designer |
John Wardley |
Type Of Ride |
Accelerator |
Stations |
1 |
Track Length |
647 metres |
Ride Height |
18.4 metres |
Maximum Speed |
63 mph (100 km/h) |
Maximum G Force |
4.7 G |
Ride Duration |
Approx. 50 seconds |
Queue Time |
30 - 180 minutes |
Capacity |
40 |
Throughput |
800 people per hour |
Seating Arrangement |
2 trains, 5 cars per train, 2 rows per car, 2 people per row |
When To Ride |
Early morning (before 10.30am) |
Restraint Type |
Shoulder restraint and lap bars |
Height Restriction |
Must be at least 1.4 metres |
Property Security |
Baggage rack located in station |
First Timers Sit |
Middle of train |
Thrill Seekers Sit |
Front for best experience, back for more forceful ride |
Shortcut Available |
Shortcut: Thrill |
Single Rider Queue |
Yes |
Ride Photography |
Yes, photo booth in the ride shop |
Ride Videography |
Yes |