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Sky Striker
A rotating giant pendulum swings high over the midway at blistering speeds.
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Flat ride
Extreme thrill
52"
min height
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Before you ride
High swinging arcs and simultaneous gondola rotation.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Watch from the midway to appreciate how high the outward swings reach.
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Sky Striker stats
Sky Striker is a 172-foot flat ride at Six Flags Great America that reaches 75 mph and drops 145 feet. It was built by Zamperla, opened in 2024 and lasts about 2 minutes. Riders must be at least 52 inches tall.
- Type
- Flat ride
- Manufacturer
- Zamperla
- Model
- Giant Discovery
- Opened
- 2024
- Top speed
- 75 mph
- Height
- 172 ft
- Drop
- 145 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 2 min 20 sec
- Height requirement
- 52 in
💡 Fun facts
- Opened in 2024
- Riders swing across approximately 130-degree arcs
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