Desperado (roller coaster)

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Desperado is a steel roller coaster located at Buffalo Bill's Hotel and Casino, part of the Primm Valley Resorts complex, in Primm, Nevada, United States. Designed by Arrow Dynamics and fabricated by Intermountain Lift, Inc., Desperado opened as the tallest roller coaster in the world in 1994, which was recognized by Guinness Book of Records in 1996. The hypercoaster is ranked as one of the longest coasters in the world, featuring a track length of 5,843 feet (1,781 m). It stands 209 feet (64 m) tall with a 225-foot (69 m) drop, and the ride exerts up to 4 G's when reaching its maximum speed of 80 mph (130 km/h). A portion of the ride runs indoors through the main area of the casino. Desperado has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in February 2020. It still receives regular maintenance, and the casino has expressed intentions to eventually reopen the ride.

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