Kamikaze (ride)

During the ride, passengers are swung backwards and forwards to build up momentum, before the gondola performs several inversions.

In addition, the gondola's sides and roof are made up of closely spaced metal bars, allowing riders to see the world outside, while preventing anyone from falling out while the ride is in motion.

The entire ride can be stowed on a single 45 ft (14 m) trailer which requires a special permit to travel in the Continental United States, and can be assembled or disassembled in less than five hours, by two trained workers.

Older Kamikaze rides were powered by a 75 horsepower (56 kW) DC motor, coupled to a drive shaft which traveled up the tower to drive the rotating arms, but newer models are powered by the same DC motor mounted directly to a gearbox mounted at the top of the tower.

There is also a park model manufactured by Zamperla called the Hawk 48 where riders' feet dangle below the seats.