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American Eagle
Six Flags Great America · Gurnee · United States
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About American Eagle
m · km/h
ft · mph
38.7 m
Height
44.8 m
Drop
106.2 km/h
Top speed
0
Inversions
1,417.3 m
Length
2:23
Duration
1981
Opening year
Intamin Amusement Rides
Manufacturer
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5 cars · 2 per row
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Technical data
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Manufacturer
Intamin Amusement Rides
Track length
1,417.3 m
Highest point
38.7 m
Biggest drop
44.8 m
Seating
Sit down
Trains
4
Cars per train
5
Seats per train
30
ride
Ride time
2:23
Top speed
106.2 km/h
Inversions
0
build
Opened
May 23, 1981
Scale
Extreme
Status
Operating
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