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Planes That Changed the World

2015TV-PG8.2

The inside stories of the planes that changed the world and the risks and challenges of getting them off the ground.

A supersonic spy plane that can reach Mach 3 and the very edge of space. A seven-story, flying double-decker that can carry up to 853 people. And the Holy Grail of aircraft design that revolutionized air travel as we know it today. These are the amazing journeys of three planes that changed the world: the SR-71 Blackbird, the DC-3, and the Airbus A380. Each extraordinary plane has an extraordinary story to match, including big gambles, brilliant minds, maverick figures, and life-threatening challenges.

Episodes:

Episode 1 DC-3

1. DC-3

Aired: Mar 24, 2015

Wing flaps. A circular fuselage. Swept back wings. A little bit of the histor...

Episode 2 A380 Superjumbo

2. A380 Superjumbo

Aired: Mar 31, 2015

It began with a mission to take on Boeing's queen of the skies, the mighty 74...

Episode 3 SR-71 Blackbird

3. SR-71 Blackbird

Aired: Apr 7, 2015

The SR-71 Blackbird can travel at three times the speed of sound and at heigh...


Info about Planes That Changed the World

Current Status: Ended

Network: Quest

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary