Aeronautica Landing · Roller coaster
Afterburn
Inverted steel coaster that dives through tunnels, forceful turns and six inversions with feet dangling.
Roller coaster
Extreme thrill
54"
min height
Before you ride
Dangling legs, inversions and intense positive G-forces.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Aim for the front row for a clear, unobstructed view through the inverted elements.
⏱ Live wait times · Powered by ThemeParks.wiki
⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 11 AM (~0 min) · also good around 4 PM (~5 min)
Busiest around 4 PM (~5 min)
| 11 AM | 0 minutes |
|---|---|
| 12 PM | 0 minutes |
| 1 PM | 0 minutes |
| 4 PM | 5 minutes |
| 5 PM | 5 minutes |
Average standby wait from 4 days of live waits, in park time (ET). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
Afterburn stats
Afterburn is a 113-foot roller coaster at Carowinds that reaches 62 mph, drops 113 feet and turns riders upside down 6 times. It was built by Bolliger & Mabillard, opened in 1999 and lasts about 3 minutes. Riders must be at least 54 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 11 AM or 4 PM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Bolliger & Mabillard
- Model
- Inverted Coaster
- Opened
- 1999
- Track length
- 2,956 ft
- Top speed
- 62 mph
- Height
- 113 ft
- Drop
- 113 ft
- Inversions
- 6
- Duration
- 2 min 47 sec
- Height requirement
- 54 in
💡 Fun facts
- Originally opened as Top Gun
- Six inversions
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what you thought!