Warplane

"A Century of Fight and Flight"

The warplane has evolved over nearly a century to become what it is today, in 2004. This series is the story of how, through life-and-death necessity, invention, ingenuity and sheer hard work that warplane technology evolved. The Warplane series is not a history of every military plane but rather a look at the major stepping stones that advanced military aviation.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	Warplane
First Air Date	November 8, 2006
Last Air Date	November 18, 2006
Seasons	1
Episodes	4
Episode Runtime	54min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom, United States of America
Production Companies	Granada Productions Thirteen
Networks	PBS

S01E04

Age of Stealth

The computer age brought avionics - systems to control planes that humans could never fly. These systems, combined with new materials, designs and paints, as well as the unwavering commitment and singular vision of men like Skunk Works' Ben Rich, gave rise to the most recent revolution in military aviation - stealth planes that are all but invisible to enemy eyes. Like the jet engine before it, stealth technology has transformed warfare, and together with ever-advanced precision ordnance and purely autonomous planes, has positioned the world's most advanced air forces for a future where in-cockpit pilots may no longer be necessary.

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