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The Blue Tornado is a Vekoma SLC (Suspended Looping Coaster). Normally every SLC looks nearly the same way, because the layout
is a standard design.

The coaster features five inversions. The first double inversion has the characteristic look of a heart. This is the typical track part, where you always can recognize a SLC.

Also typical for Vekoma is that they use their standard track, but turned upside down. Compared to a B&M inverted, the SLC looks more compact and small. One reason for this is for sure, that the trains do have only two seats on a row.

Riding an SLC is great fun. Its very rough and that's typical for Vekoma. And for a lot of enthusiasts it's maybe the "kick out of it".

However, I personally prefer a smooth coasters like Katun (B&M). The Blue Tornado further features a helix at the end of the track, which is not included in other SLC's. (It's good visible on the aerial picture.)


built by VEKOMA
year 199?
number of trains 3
passgrs. / cars p. train 20 / 10
track length over 2200 ft (with helix)
max speed 85 km/h
inversions 5
max. acceleration 4.5 g
steel type SLC (inverted)

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website last updated on 21.04.2005