Stealth: n. Avoiding detection by moving carefully.

In Short:

Stealth is Thorpe Park's big icon ride - an 80mph+ launched 'Coaster to over 200ft.

Statistics:

Opened: 2006
Manufacturer: Intamin
Area: Amity Cove
Ride Type: Rocket ' Coaster
On Ride Photo: Yes
Official Rating: Extreme Thrills

Cost: £12 million
Max Height: 205ft (62.5m)
Max Speed: 84mph (135km/h)
Track Length: 1,640ft (500m)
Max G. Force: 4.5
Throughput: 1000 people/hour
Ride Duration: 24 seconds

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TTP Review:

Stealth. If there was one word to describe this 'Coaster, Stealth would not be it. Why Thorpe Park took the decision to go ahead with this name, nobody will ever know. However, it did come after a series of alleged failed names, such as "The Edge" and "Johnny Rocket", so maybe it was a last resort... This 'Coaster is massive, at over 200ft tall, it's noisy, using a hydraulic launching system and it's speedy, at over 80mph. Hardly "Stealth", then.

The other critism comes in the design of this 'Coaster. Riders are launched from 0 to 80 in just 2.3 seconds, are catapualted up a 200ft near vertical incline, and drop down the same height again the other side. They experience one final "bunny hop" before returning to the station. Now, there are 'Coasters that use a launch system to provide an intial thrill and then follow it up with a great Roller Coaster ride in it's own right. Stealth provides that initial boost, but doesn't really follow it up with everything. It's all over in 15 seconds!

OK, enough moaning. Aside from these two issues, Stealth is fantastic. Thorpe Park wanted an "icon" 'Coaster - and this is truely it. It towers over everything else in the Park and really dominates the skyline. The rush of being thrown from 0 to 80mph in such a small space of time is indescribable, too. The acceleration is stunning - it never falters. Just as you think the train won't go any faster down the launch track it keeps speeding up relentlessly, and doesn't let up until you're cresting over the top of the Top Hat.

The ride is comfortable, despite the high speeds the train is going through and is very reridable. The best rides can be had sitting in the Front Row with your hands firmly in the air!

Stealth really hits the spot. Perhaps the most adrenaline fuelled ride in Park, it has and will continue to bring in the visitors and has most definitely secured Thorpe Park's place in the UK tourism industry. Make it a "must" in your next visit.

Positives:

• The biggest adrenaline rush that Thorpe Park provides.
• Stunning visuals at the crest of the Top Hat.
• Minimalistic ride design heightens the feeling of vulnerability.
• Certainly iconic.
• Amazing ride in the front row.

Negatives:

• A one-trick pony.
• The huge space which the ride takes up feels wasted.
• Rediculous name.

Your Reviews:

"Here are the words to describe it: amazing, incredible, supreme, extreme, thrilling, fun, fast... and HIGH!"
Ashley, Winchester, UK.

"You must ride this if not once, hundreds of times! The only downside is the duration of the ride, just wished it turned in to a rollercoaster after the drop."
Andrew, London, UK.

"Stealth is top of my list with Saw - The Ride! It's the fastest coaster and at the top of the tower, I get an awesome view of Thorpe Park!"
Tommy Murray, Bracknell, UK.

"I think it's very good. It is over in ten seconds, but it makes you very nervous and excited, and gives you a rush as well!"
William Phillips, Shorham, UK.

"This ride really blows your head off! I went on with my Dad at the front, and it was awesome. I then went on again 3 more times that day; plus it was an achievement - I had ridden the fastest and highest launch coaster in Europe!"
Chris Jones, Hampshire, UK.

"I like Stealth, it's thrilling - wow!"
Hayley, London, UK.

"Action packed thrill ride. Worth the wait. If it was like Storm Runner at Hershey Park, it would be much better - if it had a longer track and went around more. Other than that it was great."
Robert, Hertford, UK.

"I sat in the seat, pulled down the over head bar, and held on so tight my knuckles turned blue. 3..2..1 AHHH! I screamed so loud, I lost my voice half way up... to sum this up, BEST RIDE EVER!"
Beverly, London, UK.

"Stealth is not a ridiculous name, it's quite good.  The downer is that it's short, not the name!!!"
Ross, Dundee, UK.

"I sat in the seat, but didn't know how fast the ride was. The countdown went off... it was the fastest thing I had ever been on! Best ride in the world."
James, UK.

"Awesome ride! I only ever ride it once per visit though - it's never worth the queue!"
Matt, UK.

"Very good ride but all over a little too quickly and not worth queuing more than half an hour for. But the launch is incredible with the intense G-Force and then the massive rise and fall. 8/10."
Adam, UK.

"Stealth is amazing! I split up with my group to go on the single rider entrance and skip the queue. It's better the second time round when you know what to expect. 10/10"
Katherine, UK.

"One of those rides that leaves you buzzing for ages afterwards. The acceleration has to be experienced to be believed, and the vertical freefall as you pass the top of the arch is absolutely fantastic. A great experience, just a shame it's all over so quickly."
Dan, UK.

"Thrills are what you get for sure. The best ride ever!"
Jibran, UK.

"I hate heights but that was a thrill I want to go on FOREVER!"
Ange, UK.