Great Planes

2008
3 Seasons
7.1 (51)

Great planes is a television series that showcases the great planes that have been produced. Many different planes have been showcased, and their capabilities have been analyzed. Some of these planes include the Douglas Skyraider, the P-40 Warhawk, and the P51 Mustang. Many other planes have been analyzed and showcased on the series as well, including the B25 Bomber and the F15 Eagle. The contributions that these planes have made during war is analyzed as well.

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9. Apache Helicopter

July 11, 2012

The AH-64 is not just any helicopter. It is a modern, computerized, fully-armed gunship, that can fly where no fixed-wing aircraft could ever go.

8. B-1 Lancer

June 20, 2012

The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a world record holder for speed, payload, and distance. This swing-wing bomber has a colorful past that helped pave America's future.

7. A-10 Thunderbolt (Warthog)

June 13, 2012

The A-10 Thunderbolt is the most lethal Close Air Support fixed wing aircraft ever flown. The Warthog, or tankbuster, may be slow and ugly but it's been called the best friend to boots on the ground.

6. XB-70 Valkyrie

May 30, 2012

Ahead of its time - the XB-70 Valkyrie could travel at three times the speed of sound. Over more than a half century after its first flight, the XB-70 is still one of aviation's most unique achievements.

5. F105 Thunderchief

May 23, 2012

Known as the one-man Air Force, the F-105 was, at its creation, the biggest single-engine, single-seat fighter aircraft built.

4. F5 Freedom Fighter

May 16, 2012

Small in size but what a big influence. The Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighters defy current trends in fighter aircraft - while other planes were becoming bigger and more complex, the F-5's were agile, easy-maintenance, and low-cost.

3. AV-8 Harrier

May 9, 2012

Spotlighting the AV-8 Harrier, a tactical-strike aircraft noted for its hovering capabilities.

2. C130 Hercules

May 2, 2012

A thorough documentary on the famous C-130 Hercules, also has a bit on the C-130 in a gunship role, commonly known as the AC-130.

1. B29 Superfortress

April 25, 2012

Explore the history and service of B29 Superfortress, a four-engine propeller-driven heavy bomber designed by Boeing that was flown primarily by the United States Air Forces in late-World War II and through the Korean War.

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Great Planes is available for streaming on the Military Channel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Great Planes on demand at Amazon and AHC.