15 Fastest Roller Coasters Ever Built

These are 15 of the fastest roller coasters ever built — from modern record-breakers to legendary rides that once pushed roller coaster engineering beyond anything seen before. From Falcons Flight and Formula Rossa to Kingda Ka, Top Thrill 2, Red Force, Steel Dragon 2000 and Fury 325, these machines use enormous drops, hydraulic launches, compressed air and powerful magnetic systems to reach incredible speeds. In this video, we count down 15 of the fastest roller coasters ever created and explain the engineering that allows each one to reach such extreme velocity. Some are still operating today. Others have been retired or demolished after holding speed records that changed the amusement industry forever. If you enjoy extraordinary machines, extreme engineering and record-breaking technology, subscribe for more videos like this. #RollerCoasters #FastestRollerCoasters #Engineering ************** Disclaimer: Rankings and speeds in this video are based on publicly reported maximum speeds and available information at the time of production. The list includes both currently operating and retired roller coasters, so operating status and world records may change over time. Copyright / Fair Use Disclaimer: This video is an independently produced educational and documentary-style work. Third-party images, footage, or other media may be used for commentary, criticism, explanation, research, and education, with added narration, editing, context, and analysis. Such use may qualify as fair use under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act and similar principles where applicable. All copyrights and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. **************