Model of the Minute
Sky Rocket II
Premier Rides
Sky Rocket II
A compact vertical launch model with forward and backward launches, a tall twisting spike, and a non-inverting loop.
ManufacturerPremier Rides
Debuted2014
TypeCompact multi-launch shuttle coaster
Typical height150 ft
Typical speed62 mph
Sky Rocket II coasters are popular because they deliver a 150-foot visual landmark on a very small plot. The layout uses repeated passes to increase ride duration without long track length.
Recognizable coasterTempesto
Tempesto at Busch Gardens Williamsburg is one of the most recognizable Sky Rocket II installations, using repeated launches, a vertical twisting spike, heartline roll, and non-inverting loop on a tiny footprint.