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Kingda Ka

Kingda Ka uses a hydraulic launch mechanism that has a motor capable of producing 20,800 horsepower.  It accelerates the train to 128 miles per hour (206 km/h) in 3.5 seconds, subjecting riders to about 1.7 g's of acceleration.  The launch occurs on the straight track partially visible at the bottom of this picture.

Kingda Ka with the hydraulic launch

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