Knoebels Amusement Resort · Operating · 1969
Paratrooper
Paratrooper · Knoebels · 40 ft
Let your feet dangle and graze the treetops as you climb up toward the sky then rock and glide back down to the ground.
At a glance
Key facts for Paratrooper.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Paratrooper
Opened
1969
Height
40 ft
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Paratrooper.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Paratrooper
- classic
- thrill
Height
40 ft
Highlighted stat for Paratrooper
Spec sheet
Subtype
Paratrooper
Min height
4'
1 more stat with Coaster Pro.
Specs source: knoebels.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Paratrooper.
Timeline
1969
Paratrooper operating
Background
Paratrooper lifts dangling seats on a rotating arm for treetop views and a classic mid-century thrill profile.
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Sources & official links
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- Paratrooper — official ride pageknoebels.com(opens in a new tab)
- Knoebels Amusement Resort — official siteknoebels.com(opens in a new tab)
- Knoebels Amusement Resort on Coaster AtlasPark page
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