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How big is the drop on Superman?

Superman The Ride is a steel roller coaster at Six Flags New England in Agawam, Massachusetts. Built by Swiss manufacturer Intamin, the hypercoaster opened to the public as Superman – Ride of Steel in 2000. It features a 208-foot lift hill, a 221-foot drop, and a maximum speed of 77 mph.



There are several "Superman" rides, but the most famous is Superman The Ride at Six Flags New England, which features a massive 221-foot drop. Interestingly, the ride's first hill is 208 feet tall, but because the drop goes into a specialized underground tunnel, the total descent is actually longer than the height of the lift hill. If you are at Six Flags Over Texas, the Superman: Tower of Power is a "drop tower" that rockets riders 325 feet into the air before plunging them down multiple 10-story drops. For the high-speed thrill-seekers, the Superman: Escape from Krypton at Six Flags Magic Mountain (if operational in 2026) launches you backwards up a 415-foot tower at 100 mph, though you don't drop the full 415 feet vertically. Regardless of the version, these rides are consistently rated as "Level 5" thrills, designed for those who enjoy significant "airtime" and high-G forces.

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