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American Eagle
A towering twin-track wooden coaster with long out-and-back racing layouts.
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Roller coaster
High thrill
48"
min height
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Before you ride
Rough wooden-coaster vibrations and steep drops.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Try each side when both tracks are running; check the entrance for which trains are operating.
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American Eagle stats
American Eagle is a 127-foot roller coaster at Six Flags Great America that reaches 66 mph and drops 147 feet. It was built by Intamin, opened in 1981 and lasts about 2 minutes. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Intamin
- Model
- Racing wooden coaster
- Opened
- 1981
- Track length
- 4,650 ft
- Top speed
- 66 mph
- Height
- 127 ft
- Drop
- 147 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 2 min 25 sec
- Height requirement
- 48 in
💡 Fun facts
- Opened as a record-setting racing wooden coaster
- Received ACE Coaster Landmark recognition
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