Sky Rocket II

Sky Rocket II is a steel roller coaster model made by American manufacturer Premier Rides. The first Sky Rocket II was at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, which opened on June 30, 2012, and the latest is Tigris at Busch Gardens Tampa in 2019. The ride model features a height of , a length of , a maximum speed of , and includes one inversion. The ride has been noted for its low-cost and small foot-print.
History.
The production for the Sky Rocket II model began in with its announcement in 2011 with the introduction of for Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Originally for the prototype model, there would be two cars with two riders per row with three rows in total, though expandable for other consumers. The model for Six Flags opened on June 30, 2012. Tempesto at Busch Gardens Williamsburg introduced the model using three cars in 2015.
Design.
The track reaches a height of , the trains are accelerated forward by linear synchronous motor (LSM) launch, but do not reach the maximum altitude and thus travel backwards through the station, continuing to accelerate, almost reaching the apex of the non-inverting loop. In the subsequent forward passage of the station, the trains are accelerated again and thereby reach the maximum height and speed of . It is followed by an inline twist, the exit of which leads to a downward dive, which initiates the passage of the non-inverting loop. In the station, the trains are then brought to a halt.
Installations.
Premier Rides has built nine Sky Rocket II coasters. These are listed by order of opening.