The Worst Episodes of Air Warriors

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7.1/10(19 votes)
#1 - B-52
S4:E26/19/2016
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.
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6.9/10(9 votes)
#2 - P-47
S10:E45/29/2022
Learn how the P-47 Thunderbolt fighter jet played a pivotal role in carrying the Allies to victory in World War II and the Pacific War.
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6.9/10(9 votes)
#3 - PBY Catalina
S11:E25/28/2023
The stealthy PBY Catalina, an amphibious combat aircraft designed to patrol the seas and skies, has been an asset to military operations and harrowing rescue missions for nearly a century.
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7.0/10(10 votes)
#4 - Little Bird
S10:E56/5/2022
Go inside the cockpit of the nimble Little Bird, a small but mighty attack helicopter on the front lines of many U.S. military operations, including the Vietnam War, Iraq War and many more.
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7.0/10(8 votes)
#5 - Top Ten Cold War
S9:E21/16/2022
Inside stories of the most iconic military aircraft from the Cold War.
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7.5/10(36 votes)
#6 - F-15
S1:E111/9/2014
Get an inside look at the USAF's go-to fighter jet, the F-15 Eagle, and discover the secrets of its unprecedented success.
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7.4/10(14 votes)
#7 - F-22 Raptor
S6:E49/9/2018
It is supposed to be the jet for the 21st century—a combination of super-cruise, supermanueverability, sensor fusion and stealth all in one package. Through a combination of delays, cost-overruns, wide dispersement of manufacturers and a changing combat landscape, it never really took off….both literally and metaphorically. While many stood by its creation for years, it finally fell victim to its own hype. This episode of AIR WARRIORS profiles the F-22 Raptor, the history of stealth fighters and where fighter jets are heading next.
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7.4/10(7 votes)
#8 - F-111
S10:E35/22/2022
Learn the history of the F-111 bomber jet, a Vietnam-era flop that turned that turned into an essential piece of U.S. military hardware in Libya and the Gulf War.
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7.6/10(23 votes)
#9 - C-17
S3:E110/18/2015
Take flight on the plane that revolutionized the U.S. Air Force's transport program: the C-17.
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7.5/10(8 votes)
#10 - F-14 Tomcat
S11:E15/21/2023
The F-14 Tomcat fighter jet hit the big screen in 1986's "Top Gun" and flew in major military conflicts like the Gulf of Sidra incident, Cold War confrontations and the Iran-Iraq War.
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7.6/10(9 votes)
#11 - Stuka Dive Bomber
S11:E97/16/2023
Aviation historians and veterans detail how the high-speed dives and pinpoint accuracy of the Ju-87 Stukas became a Nazi terror weapon and symbol of German power during World War II.
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7.7/10(21 votes)
#12 - Prowler/Growler
S2:E210/4/2015
Tomorrow's wars will be won and lost using electronic warfare aircraft, and the U.S. is counting on two warplanes to win them.
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7.7/10(21 votes)
#13 - Black Hawk
S2:E310/11/2015
For decades, the Black Hawk has played a role in nearly every American conflict and is used all over the globe. But how did the UH-60 become the Army's go-to bird? This is the inside story of how the military workhorse got off the ground and became a multi-mission lifesaver. See how its pilots and engineers learned from setbacks and tragedies and expanded Black Hawk's capabilities to improve getting soldiers into and out of the heat of the battle.
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7.7/10(10 votes)
#14 - AH-1 Cobra
S11:E107/23/2023
Experts discuss the history of the AH-1 Cobra, an agile attack helicopter designed for combat in the Vietnam War and later used for dangerous ground support missions in the Iraq War.
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7.7/10(9 votes)
#15 - KC-135 Stratotanker
S5:E25/21/2017
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.
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7.7/10(9 votes)
#16 - Lancaster
S10:E15/8/2022
Learn how the British bomber Lancaster brought distinct power and strength against Nazi Germany and was pivotal to the Allied victory in World War II.
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7.7/10(8 votes)
#17 - F-86 Sabre
S8:E12/21/2021
Discover how the F-86 Sabre went from an untested, new aircraft to the deadliest fighter of its time.
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7.7/10(8 votes)
#18 - Galaxy
S10:E66/12/2022
Lockheed's C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft stands out for its massive size and aid provided to the American military during war, but its peacetime contributions truly set it apart.
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7.7/10(8 votes)
#19 - C-47 Skytrain
S11:E87/9/2023
Originally designed as a civilian passenger airliner, the C-47 becomes a durable military workhorse, delivering paratroopers behind enemy lines on D-Day, rescuing injured soldiers and more.
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7.8/10(8 votes)
#20 - De Haviland Mosquito
S11:E46/11/2023
The story of the de Havilland Mosquito, the wooden RAF aircraft that acted as a bomber, fighter, and reconnaissance plane during World War II.
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7.8/10(8 votes)
#21 - B-1 Lancer
S11:E66/25/2023
Military experts and veterans discuss the history of the Rockwell B-1 Lancer, first conceived as a nuclear bomber during the Cold War, and its evolving wartime roles in the 1990s and 2000s.
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7.8/10(10 votes)
#22 - B-29 Superfortress
S8:E22/28/2021
Follow the B-29's short but impactful career, from ending the war in Japan to bombing airfields during the Korean War.
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7.8/10(10 votes)
#23 - B-24 Liberator
S8:E53/21/2021
See how the B-24 was mass-produced at a blistering pace to bring speed, range, and a huge payload to the enemy in WWII.
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7.8/10(11 votes)
#24 - Zero
S6:E96/9/2019
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.
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7.8/10(16 votes)
#25 - Chinook
S3:E311/1/2015
It looks like a lumbering giant but the CH-47 Chinook is fast, agile, and has been the Army's go-to chopper for decades.
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