Behemoth (roller coaster)
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A train climbs the 70 meter lift hill of Behemoth, which looms over the Backlot Stunt Coaster
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| Canada's Wonderland | |
| Park section | Action Zone |
| Coordinates | 43°50′20.4″N 79°32′26.3″W / 43.839000°N 79.540639°WCoordinates: 43°50′20.4″N 79°32′26.3″W / 43.839000°N 79.540639°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Soft opening date | 25 April 2008 |
| Opening date | 4 May 2008 |
| Cost | C$26 million est. |
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| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Model | Hypercoaster |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift |
| Height | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Drop | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Length | 5,318 ft (1,621 m) |
| Speed | 77 mph (124 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 3:10 |
| Max vertical angle | 75° |
| Capacity | 1545 riders per hour |
| G-force | 4.5 |
| Height restriction | 54–80 in (137–203 cm) |
| Trains | 3 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train. |
 Fast Lane Plus only available |
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Behemoth at RCDB Pictures of Behemoth at RCDB |
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Behemoth is a steel roller coaster at Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. It is a Hypercoaster designed and developed by Swiss manufacturer, Bolliger & Mabillard. Behemoth was the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Canada until 2012 when Leviathan, a roller coaster also manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, was built at the opposite side of Canada's Wonderland, claiming these titles. Behemoth is similar to Diamondback (Kings Island), Goliath (La Ronde) and Nitro (Six Flags Great Adventure).
After a year and a half of preparation and development, Behemoth premiered in May 2008. With its high speeds, tall heights and rapid changes in both direction and elevation, the attraction is one of the most aggressive thrill rides in the park. Behemoth also has a high hourly passenger throughput – making it one of the most efficient rides in the park.
The ride features a prototype seating arrangement to ensure an unobstructed view for every rider – a first for a roller coaster of this type. The Behemoth experience lasts for approximately three minutes and subjects the rider to a maximum speed of 124 km/h (77 mph) achieved in less than 3.9 seconds followed by five air-time hills, a hammerhead turn and two helixes.
Behemoth was announced on 27 August 2007. The estimated C$26 million ride represented the single biggest investment in the 27-year history of Canada's Wonderland. When completed, Behemoth became the 15th roller coaster at the park.
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