Launched coasters

Motors or hydraulics replace or supplement the lift hill for rapid acceleration.

Learn/Coaster types

Launched coasters use LIM, LSM, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems to accelerate trains quickly. Some launches are the whole story; others are a single kicker in a longer circuit.

Peak speed may arrive in the first two seconds, so the ride can feel front-loaded compared to a lift-hill hyper.

Look for launch type in specs and POVs when available. Multi-pass launches change pacing — the train might traverse the same track twice with different energy.

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