Skyscraper (roller coaster) expected to obtain the record for the world's tallest roller coaster. , Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure standing at holds the record. Skyscraper will have an inversion near the highest point of the ride, breaking GateKeeper's record for the highest inversion in the world, set at Cedar Point in 2013. The ride will also have the steepest drop in the world at 123 degrees, exceeding the 121-degree drop record set in 2011 by Takabisha at Fuji-Q Highland. Skyscraper (roller coaster) Skyscraper is an upcoming roller coaster that will be located at the planned Skyplex complex in Orlando, Florida.
Kingda Ka brake fins in the launch section keep fast-moving trains from returning all the way back to the station during failed attempts to complete the tophat element. The incident caused an unexpected stress on a number of fins, bending them forward. Not all required replacement, but there were more damaged brake fins than Six Flags had replacements for. Extra brake fins had to be ordered from the manufacturer, Intamin in Switzerland, and the ride had to undergo thorough testing following the repair. Kingda Ka reopened on August 4. Kingda Ka was struck by lightning in May 2009 and suffered serious damage.