Types
Monocable detachable gondola
A monocable detachable gondola (MDG) is a common type of aerial lift, with a single steel cable strung between two or more stations, supported by intermediate towers. Many gondola cabins hang from the cable via a detachable grip, which allows the cabins to detach from the cable and slow down at each station. The cable provides both support and propulsion for the gondolas.Examples of monocable detachable gondolas
3S gondola lift
Hòn Thơm cable car above the An Thới township.
Notable 3S lifts
- Highest capacity: ICat Hai - Phu Long cable car(5500 pphpd)
- Highest speed: ICat Hai - Phu Long cable car(8.5 m/s)
- Longest route: IHòn Thơm cable car(7900 m)
- First ever built: IAlpin Express 1(1991)
Aerial tramway
View from near the top of the Grouse Mountain Skyride.
Notable aerial tramways
- Highest capacity: IPiz Val Gronda E5 Cable Car(1300 pphpd)
- Highest speed: IPiz Val Gronda E5 Cable Car(12 m/s)
- Longest route: ISeilbahn Zugspitze(4466 m)