Titan
Titan’s towering first drop
Titan is a massive steel hypercoasterA hypercoaster is a roller coaster 200-300 feet in height located within the Texas section of the park. One of the largest roller coasters ever built by any Six Flags park, Titan stands a towering 245 feet above the ground and reaches speeds of 85 mph. The first drop takes riders into an underground tunnel, making the first drop a total of 255 feet. The ride was created by the now-defunct Swiss coaster creator Giovanola for the park’s 40th anniversary at an estimated $25 million.
Titan features a lengthy “floater” airtime hill and two intense helixes, the second of which is notorious for causing some riders to feel light-headed due to the sustained G-forces. Since the ride’s opening, the park increased its midcourse braking to slow the train in order to reduce the speed and G forces of the ride’s second half. The on-ride photo takes your picture near the end of the second helix, ensuring you’ll be at your worst for your keepsake.
Titan has an almost identical layout as the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California. The differences include Titan being 10 feet taller and having an additional helix before the midcourse brake where Goliath simply has an upward turn into the brake.
Titan’s Layout
An overview of Titan’s layout, along with the Texas Rangers Ballpark and the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in the background
First Drop
The orange train begins the 255-foot plummet
Exiting the Turnaround
A train speeds out of the turnaround
Airtime Hill
The airtime hill gives several seconds of “floater” airtime
Entering the Turnaround
A train enters the turnaround after the first drop
Turnaround
A view of Titan’s turnaround from outside the park
Overall View
Titan as seen from Six Flags over Texas’ parking lot
Drop into Overbanked Turn
A twisting drop after the midcourse brake leads riders into an overbanked turn just before the infamous second helix
Helix #1
The first of two intense helixes along the ride’s course
Airtime Hill
Another view of Titan’s airtime hill
Lift Hill
Trains move quickly up the 245-foot lift hill
Construction Photo
Photo from December 2000 showing the crest of Titan’s lift hill track piece in the parking lot.
Beginning of Construction
Titan under construction, taken December 16, 2000
Titan Trivia
Melting Wheels
During its early years of operation, Titan’s high speeds during the hot Texas summers occasionally resulted in delamination of the wheels’ tread from the hubs. Water misters added to the track cooling the wheels down after each circuit and new wheel materials eventually eliminated the problem.
Heavy Metal
A massive amount of metal went into the construction of Titan. The supports alone use 2.8 million pounds of steel.
Block Check
You may see ride operators walking around carrying wooden blocks, which are used as a gauge to determine if the lapbars are down enough. If the block fits in the gap between the seat and the lapbar, the restraint has to go down more or the guest can’t ride.
Last-Ditch Flooding Effort
The final turn of Titan takes riders down into a concrete ditch before hitting the brake run. The ditch has on occasion had problems with drainage, resulting in the turn’s track being completely underwater after heavy rains.
Titan Stats
| Ride Type: | Steel hypercoaster |
| Height: | 245 ft |
| Top Speed: | 85 mph |
| Length: | 5312 ft |
| Year Introduced: | 2001 |
| Inversions: | 0 |
| Manufacturer: | Giovanola |
| Duration: | 3 min, 30 sec |
| Height Requirement: | 48 in |
| Status: | Operating |
| Flash Pass Enabled: | Yes |
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Where to Sit?
Sit in the very back for the best experience on the first drop.
Sit in the front for strong airtime and hangtime when exiting the midcourse brake.
Tips
Turn around and look behind you on the first drop for maximum thrills (especially when sitting in the back). The “losing your stomach” sensation gets amplified with this simple trick.
Larger riders often find the front row of each car easier to fit in because the restraints don’t extend down the legs like in other rows.
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