Who wants 250k?

[Kardan]

Last cart only has 2 seats in, not 4/

With that in mind = 6.3 tons / 4.5 carts (4 carts with half a cart on the back) = 1.4 ton per cart... but as the poster above said mechnical parts could be suituated in the back and bring the weight to 1.26t.

[Crimson]

The Poster above was called Crimson ^^

[Chickenblob]

So does that mean when I first said 1.26 tons I was right?

[JonJon]

6.3 tonnes for all the carts. (about)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Thrill_Dragster#Theme




Wait, I also found this:

Train Information

Trains 4
Cars Per Train 5
Rows Per Car 2 of 2 riders (last car single row)
Total Riders Per Train 18
Unofficial Train Names Orange = School Bus budoncadonk
Green = GAK
Dark Blue = Blueberry Muffin
Light Blue = CPBeatIt
Height Requirement 54"
Restraints Shoulder Harness, Check Strap fastens to Shoulder Harness
Station A dual-loading station with switch track allows four trains to load and unload simultaneously on two tracks

On http://www.eastcoastcoasters.com/gadv/kingdaka.htm

[-sFusion-]

6.3 tonnes for all the carts. (about)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Thrill_Dragster#Theme




Wait, I also found this:

Train Information

Trains 4
Cars Per Train 5
Rows Per Car 2 of 2 riders (last car single row)
Total Riders Per Train 18
Unofficial Train Names Orange = School Bus budoncadonk
Green = GAK
Dark Blue = Blueberry Muffin
Light Blue = CPBeatIt
Height Requirement 54"
Restraints Shoulder Harness, Check Strap fastens to Shoulder Harness
Station A dual-loading station with switch track allows four trains to load and unload simultaneously on two tracks

On http://www.eastcoastcoasters.com/gadv/kingdaka.htm

Maybe I'm simple-minded, but if this information is true:

If the total weight of the carts is 6.3 tonnes or 6300 kilograms, and there are 20 carts (4 trains of 5 carts, 4x5), then wouldnt each cart weigh about 315 kilograms or 0.315 tonnes (6300kg/20carts)?

Makes sense to me... I think

[Bielby2ooo]

Location: Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, N.J. "The Golden Kingdom" section

Description: As the tallest and fastest roller coaster on earth, Kingda Ka will join Six Flags Great Adventure's world-renowned coaster collection. This jawdropping experience will launch riders 456 feet into the air at 128 mph.

Opening Date: Spring 2005

Typer of Coaster: Hydraulic launch coaster

Maximum Height: 456 feet

Maximum Speed: 128 mph

Stracking Up To Nitro: 230 feet, 80 mph

Its Siblings: Great American Scream Machine: 173 feet, 68 mph Medusa: 143 feet, 55 mph

Ride Features: A hydraulic launch rockets riders horizontally from 0 to 128 mph in 3.5 seconds, then vertically 90 degrees into a quarter turn. Riders crest the coaster's tower an exhilarating 458 feet from the ground, then plunge vertically into a 270-degree (three-quarter) spiral. The train will swoop down a valley and climb a 129-foot second hill, leaving guests feeling weightless before making a left turn back into the station.

Station Design: Dual-loading station with switch track allows four trains to load and unload simultaneously on two tracks.

Number of Trains: 4

Number of Passengers Per Train: 18

Track Length: 3,118 feet

Length of the Ride: 50.6 seconds

Safety Systems: Redundant safety system. Shoulder harness contains two locking devices- hydraulic cylinders and "check strap" that fastens into the shoulder harness. Dispatch Inhibit System ensures passengers are secured before dispatching.

Capacity - Riders Per Hour: 1,400

Peak Horsepower To Train: 7400 HP


http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com...ka_facts.shtml

[Kardan]

Maybe I'm simple-minded, but if this information is true:

If the total weight of the carts is 6.3 tonnes or 6300 kilograms, and there are 20 carts (4 trains of 5 carts, 4x5), then wouldnt each cart weigh about 315 kilograms or 0.315 tonnes (6300kg/20carts)?

Makes sense to me... I think

If yor theory is correct it would be 6300kg/18 carts which would make each cart 350 kg each, which I think is rather light.

[omgabear]

Alright guys, thanks for trying.

I decided to go with the amount of force exerted on a passenger instead of the cart, so yea... again. I need to do all calcs.

Thanks again.