Silver Bullet

SilverBulletLeftTitleBW Silver Bullet is Knott's B&M inverted coaster which opened in Ghost Town in December, 2004.  Throughout the journey, riders experience 6 inversions including a vertical loop, cobra roll, zero-g roll, two corkscrews, and an intense final helix.  The most popular element is arguably the overbanked turn that comes immediately after the first loop.  The coaster is incredibly smooth, a trademark of B&M coasters.  It's also very, very quiet, thanks to sand-filled track and supports.

Knott's Silver Bullet
Thanks to the technology of Bing.com’s maps, we can get a great overhead view of the entire ride.

Knott's Reflection Lake
Here’s a look at Reflection Lake and the surrounding area before Silver Bullet moved in.   The transformation was extensive and dramatic!

Knott's Silver Bullet
Silver Bullet's station is themed to fit in with the surrounding Ghost Town.

Knott's Silver Bullet 
At its peak, the lift hill brings riders to the edge of Fiesta Village.

Knott's Silver Bullet
Riders drop over Jaguar!

Knott's Silver Bullet

Knott's Silver Bullet
Riders soar through the overbanked turn.

Knott's Silver Bullet
The Camelback loop towers over the main gate area.

Knott's Silver Bullet 

Knott's Silver Bullet

Knott's Silver Bullet 
One of my favorite pictures.  I really like how this turned out.

Knott's Silver Bullet
Blasting through the zero-g roll.
Knott's Silver Bullet 
Knott's Silver Bullet 
Knott's Silver Bullet 

Knott's Silver Bullet
After inverting through the two corkscrews, the ride ends with this tight, fast, intense helix.

Enjoy some pictures of Silver Bullet at night…

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