Diving Machine

Diving Machine
Oblivion, the original B&M Diving Machine. Located in Alton Towers, UK.
Diving roller coaster Krake at Heide Park, Germany
An example of a Floorless Diving Machine train on SheiKra, displayed in front of the ride.

The Diving Machine is a model of roller coaster manufactured by Swiss company Bolliger and Mabillard. It is distinguished from other roller coasters by its vertical drop and wide shuttle trains.

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History

The first Diving Machine to open was Oblivion at Alton Towers, England, in 1998. This did not have a true vertical drop because its maximum angle was 88.8 degrees so that the wheels could remain in contact with the track at all times, however it is known and accepted as the world's first vertical drop coaster. On recent versions of the Diving Machine coaster train wheels are spring-loaded, keeping the wheels firmly touching the track throughout the drop, allowing for true 90 degree vertical drops. Since then, four other installations have opened, with the most recent featuring inversions and floorless trains. Another newer element to Diving Machines is the "splashdown", where fins at the end of the coaster train create a high tail of water as it passes over a pool as an exciting effect. Splashdowns do not get riders wet but some off-ride observation areas can soak spectators.

Today, Bolliger & Mabillard is still the only company to design and build such roller coasters.

Design

The Diving Machine is characterized by distinctly wide trains, usually consisting two or three rows each seating 6 to 10 passengers. Additionally, stadium seating is employed, as to provide all riders a clear view. At the top of the primary vertical drop, a braking system holds the train for 3 to 5 seconds, giving riders a view of the drop ahead.

Installations

Name Park Location Opened
Oblivion Alton Towers United Kingdom United Kingdom 1998
Diving Machine G5 Janfusun Fancyworld Republic of China Taiwan 2000
SheiKra Busch Gardens Tampa Bay United States United States 2005
Griffon Busch Gardens Williamsburg United States United States 2007
Dive Coaster Chimelong Paradise China China 2008
Diving Coaster [1][2] Happy Valley Shanghai China China 16 August 2009
Krake Heide Park Resort Germany Germany 16 April 2011

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