| Thunderbolt | |
|---|---|
| Previously known as Pippin (1924–1967) | |
&sq=&lang=en&file=File:Kennywood_Thunderbolt_DSCN2737.JPG) Kennywood's Thunderbolt | |
| Kennywood | |
| Location | Kennywood |
| Coordinates | 40°23′20″N 79°51′54″W / 40.38889°N 79.86500°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 1968 |
| Replaced | Pippin |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Wood |
| Designer | Andy Vettel (1968) John A. Miller (1924) |
| Track layout | Terrain |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 70 ft (21 m) |
| Drop | 90 ft (27 m) |
| Length | 3,250 ft (990 m) |
| Speed | 55 mph (89 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 1:41 |
| Height restriction | 52 in (132 cm) |
| Trains | 3 trains with 4 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 24 riders per train. |
| Website | Official website |
| Thunderbolt at RCDB | |
Thunderbolt, previously known as Pippin, is a wooden roller coaster located at Kennywood amusement park in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. It was originally built and designed by John A. Miller and opened in 1924. It was later renovated for the 1968 season, which involved a major track expansion designed by Andy Vettel. It reopened to the public as Thunderbolt. It is partially known for being one of the few rides at Kennywood to require a partner.