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A behind the doors examination of the battle to build the most capable and versatile fighter everNOVA goes behind the doors of Boeing’s Phantom Works and Lockheed’s legendary Skunk Works to record classified meetings, flies the most revolutionary planes, and examines the high-stakes battle to build the most capable and versatile fighter ever created—the Joint Strike Fighter. Marking the first time filmmakers have been allowed inside a major weapons competition, BATTLE OF THE X-PLANES reveals the breakthrough designs, heartbreaking setbacks, adrenaline-fueled test flights, and one final nail-biting decision—the winner of the most lucrative contract in military history. Support  Support Your Local PBS Station
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 2003 | 60 min
NOVA goes behind the doors of Boeing’s Phantom Works and Lockheed’s legendary Skunk Works to record classified meetings, flies the most revolutionary planes, and examines the high-stakes battle to build the most capable and versatile fighter ever created—the Joint Strike Fighter. Marking the first time filmmakers have been allowed inside a major weapons competition, BATTLE OF THE X-PLANES reveals the breakthrough designs, heartbreaking setbacks, adrenaline-fueled test flights, and one final nail-biting decision—the winner of the most lucrative contract in military history. Comments There are no comments for this entry
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