Kennywood · Operating · 2010
Sky Rocket
95 ft · 59 mph
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Sky Rocket opened in 2010 as a Premier Rides Sky Rocket II launch coaster, packing a non-inverting loop and quick twists into a compact Lost Kennywood footprint. Magnetic launches send trains forward and backward through the short layout, delivering intense pacing without chasing park height records. It remains Kennywood's primary modern launch credit beside Phantom's Revenge and Steel Curtain.
Specifications
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Ride profile
Scaled against Kennywood's operating coasters
Park intensity
Height
95 ft
#3 of 8 at Kennywood
Ride experience
- Launch
- Premier Rides
- Steel
Specs from kennywood.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Sky Rocket.
Timeline
2010
Sky Rocket opens
Premier Rides Sky Rocket II debuts with magnetic launches and a compact non-inverting loop in Lost Kennywood.
Background
Sky Rocket opened in 2010 as Kennywood's Premier Rides Sky Rocket II launch coaster, packing magnetic launches, a non-inverting loop, and quick twists into a compact Lost Kennywood footprint. The short layout still delivers forward-and-back pacing without chasing the height of Phantom's Revenge or Steel Curtain.
It filled a modern launch gap in a park long defined by wood and rebuilt hypers, and it remains the clearest Premier Rides credit on the Kennywood roster. Official marketing keeps the name simple while the launches do the work.
History primarily sourced from kennywood.com. See also our data policy.
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Sources & official links
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- Kennywood — official sitekennywood.com(opens in a new tab)
- Kennywood on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Ride specifications sourcekennywood.com(opens in a new tab)
- Premier Rides — manufacturerpremier-rides.com(opens in a new tab)
- Hero photo (Kennywood · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
- History & background sourcekennywood.com(opens in a new tab)
Learn more
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About Premier-built coasters
Premier Rides — launches and multi-pass insanity
Sky Rocket II clones and custom launched layouts with repeated elements.
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Inversions and common elements
Loops, corkscrews, and immelmans are building blocks. Knowing the names helps you predict the ride feel.
Matches launched rides
Shuttle coasters and boomerangs
Out and back on the same track — launches or lifts that reverse direction instead of looping a full circuit.
Covers launched on rides like this
Stations, blocks, and dispatch rhythm
How parks load trains, clear blocks, and keep multiple trains safe — the invisible pacing behind wait times.