Big Shot (ride)
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The Big Shot lit up during the evening
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| Stratosphere Las Vegas | |
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| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 1996 |
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| Attraction type | Space Shot |
| Manufacturer | S&S Worldwide |
| Designer | Stan Checketts |
| Model | Space Shot |
| Height | 160 ft (49 m) |
| Speed | 45 mph (72 km/h) |
| G-force | 4 |
| Duration | 0:35 |
Big Shot is the world's highest amusement ride in terms of overall elevation above ground level. The 160 feet (49 m) tower is built atop the 921 feet (281 m) high deck of the Stratosphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ride experience
Big Shot is a pneumatically powered tower ride, featuring a rapid ascent from an elevation of 921 ft (281 m) to 1,081 ft (329 m). The ride accelerates to 45 miles per hour (72 km/h).[1] The ride up generates 4Gs during the rapid ascent.[2][3]
