File:Hypersonic XLC Opening Weekend - March 24th & 25th, 2001 - Paramount's Kings Dominion

Description
In 2001, Paramount's Kings Dominon (Doswell, Virginia) opened the prototype air-launched coaster Hypersonic XLC. Using compressed air technology, this coaster, manufactured by S&S, accelerates riders from 0-80mph in less than two second before sending them straight up and down 90-degrees. The ride used inflatable aircraft-type tires instead of the typical polyurethane type wheels used on coaster all over the world. While this coaster has since been removed from the park, it's faster and larger sister ride still operates at Fuji-Q Highland park in Japan.