Montu (roller coaster)

Montu at Busch Gardens Tampa (Tampa, Florida ) is a steel roller coaster from the model inverted coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, opened on 16 May 1996 at the former Busch Gardens Tampa.

At the time of its opening, Montu was the highest inverted coaster in the world. The track is 46 m high and reaches a top speed of 97 km / h Previously held Raptor at Cedar Point this record. Montu 's record held but only briefly, because it has already been surpassed by alpine spirit at Busch Gardens Europe a year later. Montu but still holds the record for the most inversions on a inverted coaster, seven in number, also Montu was the first roller coaster in the world with an Immelmann.

Montu is named after the Egyptian god of war Month. The roller coaster is the centerpiece of the Egyptian themes of the park and the only major attraction in this area.

Montu has three trains with eight cars. In each car four people can (a series à four people) take place. As restraint system come shoulder strap for use.