The Euro-Fighter is a type of steel roller coaster developed by Gerstlauer. First launched in 2003, the trademark feature of the roller coaster is its beyond-vertical drop, which reaches an angle greater than 90 degrees. Although the majority of Euro-Fighters are custom designed for each installation, every design so far has included the trademark drop. A number of different track elements are possible, including vertical loops, diving loops and barrel rolls. Almost all Euro-Fighter models have a vertical chain-driven lift hill, although LSM launch systems are also available.
The vertical lift and 'beyond vertical' drop on a Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter.
Gerstlauer Amusement Rides GmbH is a German manufacturer of stationary and transportable amusement rides and roller coasters, located in Münsterhausen, Germany. As of May 2024, all 113 Gerstlauer-made rollercoasters are still in operation and at their original park, apart from Seifenkiste at Trampolino Familien- und Freizeitpark, which is currently in storage, and Pandemonium at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, which now operates at Six Flags Mexico under the name of Joker.
Lift and 97 degree first drop of the Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter Typhoon at Bobbejaanland.
Bobsled roller coaster Heiße Fahrt at Wild- und Freizeitpark Klotten.
The Galaxy Orbiter spinning coaster at the Galaxyland Amusement Park inside West Edmonton Mall, Canada.
Saw – The Ride at Thorpe Park