Air Warriors
Series reviews modern aircraft from the b2bomber to drones
Genre: Documentary, War
Cast:Charles McGee , Brady Cummins , Tristan Wickersham
S1.E1 ∙ F-15
Get an inside look at the USAF's go-to fighter jet, the F-15 Eagle, and discover the secrets of its unprecedented success.
S1.E2 ∙ Apache
Hop aboard the AH-64 Apache, one of the most heavily fortified and well-armed helicopters ever built.
S1.E3 ∙ Osprey
Follow the journey of the U.S. Marine's V-22 Osprey, from early failures to war and humanitarian mission triumphs.
S2.E1 ∙ A-10 Warthog
Some of the A-10 Warthog's toughest battles were against the very people who created it.
S2.E2 ∙ Prowler-Growler
Tomorrow's wars will be won and lost using electronic warfare aircraft, and the U.S. is counting on two warplanes to win them.
S2.E3 ∙ UH-60 Black Hawk
The UH-60 Black Hawk transformed from an underdog prototype to one of military history's greatest choppers.
S2.E11 ∙ Top Dogfighters
Stories of fighter aircraft and deadly combat, including dogfights with the P-38 Lightning and Messerschmitts over Nazi Germany, told through rarely seen battle footage and first-hand accounts.
S2.E12 ∙ Top Choppers
The world's most versatile and powerful helicopters, including the Huey that served in Vietnam as a rescue helicopter, and the Apache attack helicopter
S2.E13 ∙ U-2 Dragon Lady
The history and evolution of America's most legendary spy plane.
S3.E1 ∙ C-17
The C-17 Globemaster III is the Air Force's favorite heavy hauler, a flying warehouse that has stood tall against the mightiest of enemies for decades. Strangely, some of its toughest battles were fought right in America, where critics in Congress nearly scrapped the big gray beast before it even left the ground. This is the story of how the C-17 flew through all opposition to prove it could pull its weight in any situation, as told by the men and women who flew the "Moose" into and out of danger in Eastern Europe, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
S3.E2 ∙ CH-47 Chinook
Power. Strength. Precision. The CH-47 Chinook is not the most glamorous aircraft in the military's inventory, but it's been the Army's go-to helicopter for lifting heavy cargo for decades. The Chinook has proven its worth in every notable conflict since Vietnam, but to live through changing war zones, the aging chopper has needed to learn new tricks. Explore how the Army's oldest heavy hauler evolved, from its birth after the Korean War to its triumphant performances in Bosnia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and beyond.
S3.E3 ∙ Drones
Drones: they watch, analyze, even kill without ever risking a pilot's life. These unmanned aerial vehicles can be flown from anywhere on the globe and can get into places never before dreamed. They are widely used by military and civilians alike and can be seen almost everywhere, but exactly where, when, and how did these flying robots come to be? Join us as we follow drones over war zones, wildfires, and into aviation history as we detail their meteoric rise from yesterday's obscure wonder to today's global obsession.
S4.E1 ∙ F-16 Fighting Falcon
It's fast, it's acrobatic, and it's built to get in your face before you even know it's there. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is the lightest fighter in the Air Force inventory, and ushered in a new breed of dogfighter. Witness its origins during the Vietnam War, as the U.S. military raced to create a fighter that could hold its own against the Russian's MiG. Then see how it evolved over the decades, adapted in order to stay relevant, and continued to soar to become the undisputed king of the multirole fighters.
S4.E2 ∙ B-52
The B-52 Stratofortress is affectionately known as the B.U.F.F., or Big, Ugly, Fat Fellow. Whatever you call it, the B-52 is one imposing beast of a bomber, stretching 159 feet, capable of flying nearly 9,000 miles in a single trip, and able to carry up to 70,000 pounds of weapons at a time. Join us as we crown the Air Force's longest serving heavyweight champ, a global reach aircraft that has, for more than a half a century, led the way in every major U.S. bombing campaign, from Korea to Vietnam to Iraq and beyond.
S4.E3 ∙ P-51 Mustang
With its long-distance range and highflying dogfighting abilities, the P-51 Mustang was designed to dominate the skies and help end World War II. And it did. Take flight on an aircraft that symbolized the power and romance of the fighter plane, a jet that continues to stun and amaze today. We track the history of this nimble, robust Air Warrior, from its international origins to the challenges it overcame in the battle for air superiority over Europe, captured through compelling firsthand testimony and rarely seen combat footage.
S5.E1 ∙ Harrier
It's sleek, powerful, fast, and innovative, with the grace of a chopper and the knockout punch of a fighter jet. The Harrier is the world's most famous short takeoff/vertical landing jet and the Marines' go-to aircraft for close-air support. But despite all of its amazing capabilities, the Harrier has sparked controversy over the years and has been forced to prove itself time and time again. Discover its remarkable story, as told by the men and women who maintain, fly, and fight with this icon of aviation.
S5.E2 ∙ KC-135 Stratotanker
Quite simply, the KC-135 Stratotanker is the backbone of American air power. This aerial refueler has allowed America's military aircraft to reach across the globe for the past 60 years, carrying up to 200,000 pounds of fuel with a transfer rate of 1,000 gallons per minute. Join us as we celebrate an aircraft that's always on call, always ready to adapt to unexpected situations, and always carrying enough fuel to feed thirsty U.S. fighter jets and keep them flying around the clock.
S6.E1 ∙ AC-130
The AC-130 is a heavyweight in a class of its own. The massive gunship brings unparalleled cover for troops on the ground and sheer force to enemy skies, day and night. With its revolutionary side-firing design, the AC-130 revolutionized close air support in the 1960s, but was nearly shelved after its weakness was exposed during Operation Desert Storm. Join us as we show how the latest generation of the plane provides further protection to ground troops as we examine the rise, fall, and rebirth of this legendary aircraft.
S6.E5 ∙ OV-10 Bronco
The OV-10 Bronco is the Swiss Army Knife of military aviation, faster than a helicopter, more maneuverable than a jet, and able to provide optimal support for troops on the ground in the most difficult of environments. Follow the journey of this light attack aircraft, from its humble origins 50 years ago in the garage of two Marines to its heroic missions in Vietnam. Then see how a disastrous role in Desert Storm nearly grounded the warbird for good until it got a shot at redemption two decades later against ISIS.
S6.E6 ∙ MiG
For over five decades, the Russian MiG aircraft has been American airpower's fiercest rival, taking on U.S. fighter jets in Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq. But it first took flight against a common enemy: Nazi Germany. Follow the evolution of this quick, durable, and powerful menace in the skies, from its shaky start in the Second World War to its recent and deadly incarnations. See how its ongoing battle with the U.S. for air superiority has compelled both nations to develop better tactics, training, and aircraft.
S6.E7 ∙ P-38 Lightning
True to its name, the P-38 Lightning struck with speed, power, and deadly might, dominating the air over Europe and the Pacific during World War II. The U.S. military's need for a faster, higher-climbing warplane led to the P-38's revolutionary two-engine, twin-tail design. Through rarely seen war footage, witness the sleek fighter battle it out over the skies of Europe and Africa.
S6.E9 ∙ Zero
The Japanese's A6M Zero was the most feared airplane at the beginning of World War II, designed to cause death and destruction on an incredible scale. With the legendary Zero leading the charge, the Imperial Japanese Navy dominated the Pacific, from Pearl Harbor to Wake Island to the Philippines. To have a shot of winning the war, the U.S. Navy needed to somehow beat this fast, nimble, and lightweight killer. Their solution: exploit the Zero's flaws by pitting its agility against the muscle of the F4U Corsair.
S7.E3 ∙ Top Gunships
How the Harrier jump jet and gunships such as the fearsome A-10 Thunderbolt, known as the 'Warthog', give close air support to ground troops, blasting targets and striking terror in the enemy.
S7.E4 ∙ F-18
The history of the F-18, and how the U.S. Navy's dual-role aircraft has dominated both the air and the battlefields for over three decades.
S8.E1 ∙ F-86 Sabre
The inside story of the F-86 Sabre, one of one of America's first fighter jets, and its epic battles against the Soviet MiG jet during the Korean War and beyond.
S8.E2 ∙ B-29 Superfortress
We examine the dramatic history of the B-29 Superfortress, the long-range bomber that ended World War II.
S8.E3 ∙ Hawker Hurricane
The overlooked underdog of British fighter planes; fast and versatile, the dogfighter doubled as a bomber and ground support aircraft in every theatre of WWII.
S8.E4 ∙ Messerschmitt BF 109
Considered the deadliest fighter of WWII, Germany's Me-109s were feared by Allied bombers and fighters alike; 109s fought Spitfires in the Battle of Britain and alongside Rommel in North Africa.
S9.E0 ∙ Top Ten WWII
A countdown of the ten greatest military planes of World War II, including the Japanese Zero, the Nazi ME 109, and the B-29 Superfortress.
S9.E2 ∙ Top Ten Cold War
A countdown of the most influential and impactful military planes of the Cold War, from America's B-2 to the Soviet's MiG-15.
S9.E3 ∙ Top Ten 21st Century
A look at the top U.S. military aircraft in America's modern arsenal, including the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter, the hybrid V-22 Osprey, and more.
S10.E2 ∙ Tornado
An inside look at the Panavia Tornado's evolution from a Cold War low-level bomber to a high-level fighter-interceptor.
S10.E3 ∙ F1-11
The history of the F-111 and how the fighter-bomber no one wanted went on to dominate both air and battlefields in the late 20th century.
S10.E4 ∙ P47
An inside look at the P47 Thunderbolt and the critical role it played in both the European and Pacific Theaters of World War II.
S10.E5 ∙ Little Bird
The inside story of how the AH/MH-6 evolved over the decades to become an irreplaceable aircraft for the U.S. Military.
S10.E6 ∙ Galaxy
An inside look at the C-5 Galaxy and its most dramatic combat and peacetime missions.
S11.E1 ∙ F-14 Tomcat
Inside stories of the most iconic military aircraft of the last 60+ years.
S11.E2 ∙ PBY Catalina
[EPG Series] Inside stories of the most iconic military aircraft of the last 60+ years.
S11.E3 ∙ B-17 Flying Fortress
Inside stories of the most iconic military aircraft of the last 60+ years.
S11.E4 ∙ Mosquito
Inside stories of the most iconic military aircraft of the last 60+ years.
S11.E5 ∙ F-100 Super Sabre
[EPG Series] Inside stories of the most iconic military aircraft of the last 60+ years.
S11.E6 ∙ B-1 Lancer
A look at the US military's ultimate flying war machines and the airplanes used by American forces through the years as pilots and other team members look back on their experiences.
S11.E7 ∙ Hawker Hunter
The inside story of Britain's flagship super jet of the Cold War era, the Hawker Hunter, and its most thrilling flights during the late 20th century.
S11.E8 ∙ C-47 Skytrain
A look at the US military's ultimate flying war machines and the airplanes used by American forces through the years as pilots and other team members look back on their experiences.
S11.E9 ∙ Stuka Dive Bomber
A look at the US military's ultimate flying war machines and the airplanes used by American forces through the years as pilots and other team members look back on their experiences.
S11.E10 ∙ AH-1 Cobra
A look at the US military's ultimate flying war machines and the airplanes used by American forces through the years as pilots and other team members look back on their experiences.
