Simtec Systems, a leader in motion simulation, has been appointed as the engineering and manufacturing partner for the highly anticipated Top Gun thrill ride attraction by Advent Allen Entertainment, an entertainment, hospitality, and destination development company.
Inspired by Paramount Pictures’ beloved films Top Gun (1986) and Top Gun: Maverick (2022), this attraction is set to become one of the most advanced, immersive, and adrenaline-pumping experiences in the history of themed entertainment.
Las Vegas location
Launching in 2028 on the famous Las Vegas Strip, Top Gun Las Vegas is set to redefine the location-based entertainment space.
The multi-level destination will include the Hard Deck restaurant and bar, as well as several interactive zones.
A high-performance flight-themed thrill ride will combine cinematic storytelling, precise motion technology, and immersive media in an experience that matches the intensity and excitement of the blockbuster films themselves.
Mark Advent, co-founder of Advent Allen Entertainment, says: "We are thrilled to collaborate with Simtec Systems and their brilliant team of engineers and designers to bring this extraordinary vision to life.
"Selecting the right partner for one of Top Gun Las Vegas’ signature attractions was a pivotal decision.
"Simtec’s unparalleled expertise perfectly complements our mission to create an entertainment experience that pushes boundaries and captivates ride-goers worldwide."
'Engineering innovation and manufacturing excellence'
"Working with the visionary team at Advent Allen Entertainment has been an absolute blast," says Andreas Stickel, chief executive officer of Simtec Systems GmbH.
"We're honored to bring our decades of engineering innovation and manufacturing excellence to a project of this scale. With our roots in flight simulation, there could be no better fit- it's in our company's DNA.
"We look forward to fulfilling Top Gun IP's promise of delivering breathtaking, realistic flight action for the first time in an e-ticket attraction, and we will push the limits of what is physically possible."
While key elements remain undisclosed, excitement for the Advent Allen–Simtec collaboration is already spreading across the international entertainment and engineering communities.
Advent Allen Entertainment is designing an attraction that combines Hollywood storytelling, precise technology, and emotional depth to create an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.
Marie Marks, senior vice president, Paramount Global Experiences, says: "At Paramount, we hold ourselves to the highest standards when bringing our stories to life through real-world experiences.
"We’re continually inspired by Mark and Bill’s commitment to excellence and their deep respect for the Top Gun franchise and I’m incredibly proud of the work our Paramount Experiences design team has done in collaboration with Advent Allen to create this iconic attraction.
"Top Gun is a story defined by action, emotion, and authenticity, and that spirit is reflected in every detail of this experience."
Future vision
Advent Allen Entertainment is already assessing future Top Gun sites, including a possible flagship location in Orlando, Florida.
"We’re incredibly optimistic about what’s ahead and grateful for our ongoing partnership with Paramount," says Bill Allen, co-founder of Advent Allen Entertainment.
"This is just the beginning — together, we’re taking Top Gun into the stratosphere."
Earlier this month, Simtec Systems announced that it is working with The VOID to develop a first-of-its-kind hyper-reality dark ride.
This will bring together Simtec’s proven motion simulators with The VOID’s multisensory “hyper-reality” platform to create cinematic worlds that provide theme-park-level throughput within a compact space.
