Gyeongju World / 경주월드 · Operating · 2007
Phaethon / 파에톤
147.7 ft · 55.9 mph
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Height
147.7 ft
#2 of 5 at Gyeongju World / 경주월드
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Sources & official links
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- Gyeongju World / 경주월드 — official sitegjw.co.kr(opens in a new tab)
- Gyeongju World / 경주월드 on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Ride specifications sourcercdb.com(opens in a new tab)
- Bolliger & Mabillard — manufacturerbolliger-mabillard.com(opens in a new tab)
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