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The Best Episodes of Air Warriors

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Air Warriors Season 10 Episode 2 - Tornado
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Tornado

    S10:E2

    Dive deep into the evolution and operational history of the Cold War-era Panavia Tornado bomber, developed collaboratively by Italy, the U.K., and West Germany.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Air Warriors Season 11 Episode 1 - F-14 Tomcat
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #2 - F-14 Tomcat

    S11:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Air Warriors Season 2 Episode 1 - A-10 Warthog
    8.1/10(27 votes)

    #3 - A-10 Warthog

    S2:E1

    The A-10 Thunderbolt II was made for durability and power. With seeming indestructibility, it can eliminate armored vehicles, tanks, and even buildings with remarkable accuracy, all the while protecting American troops on the ground. Over the decades, it has repeatedly proved its worth, not only on the battlefield but in the eyes of its toughest critic: the U.S. Air Force. Discover the story of the ugly duckling affectionately named "Warthog," and see how this clunky but robust fighter continually out-flies and out-guns its competitors.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Air Warriors Season 6 Episode 5 - OV-10 Bronco
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #4 - OV-10 Bronco

    S6:E5

    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 five decades 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Air Warriors Season 6 Episode 7 - P-38 Lightning
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #5 - P-38 Lightning

    S6:E7

    It was one of the most unique and deadly warplanes of World War II, with devastating agility and unmatched speeds of over 400 mph. But before the P-38 Lightning seized control of the air from the Japanese and the Germans, some of its pilots were forced to learn on the job. Follow its dogfighting journey, from Alaska to Africa and from Berlin to Tokyo, as the Lightning earned its name, blazing into battle and delivering a killer strike into the hearts of its enemies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Air Warriors Season 6 Episode 1 - AC-130
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #6 - AC-130

    S6:E1

    Take the versatile design of the storied C-130 Hercules transport model, add a lethal number of miniguns, cannons and howitzers, and you get one of the most fabled and feared assets in the USAF inventory – the AC-130 flying gunship. This plane does not drop bombs or break speed records. Flying night or day, loitering at low altitude, it fires shells you’d expect to find on a tank or a battleship. In this episode of AIR WARRIORS, we’re profiling one of the deadliest combat weapons on the planet, the indomitable AC-130.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Air Warriors Season 6 Episode 3 - F-4 Phantom
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #7 - F-4 Phantom

    S6:E3

    The McDonnell F-4 Phantom II – otherwise known as the Bent Wing Wonder, Old Smokey, Rhino, Elephant, Double Ugly, and other nicknames not fit for print – is arguably one of the finest combat fighters of the 20th Century. It was produced in larger numbers than any other Western fighter of the time, and served with the U.S. Air Force, the Navy, and Marine Corps, and with 11 other nations around the world. In this episode of AIR WARRIORS, we profile one of the most effective combat jets in US combat: the Phantom II.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Air Warriors Season 11 Episode 3 - B-17 Flying Fortress
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #8 - B-17 Flying Fortress

    S11:E3

    In World War II, the Women Air Force Service Pilots organization transported B-17 Flying Fortresses, which went to deliver food to the German occupied Netherlands in Operation Chowhound.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Air Warriors Season 4 Episode 1 - F-16
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    #9 - F-16

    S4:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Air Warriors Season 6 Episode 2 - F6F Hellcat
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #10 - F6F Hellcat

    S6:E2

    It is the aircraft that secured victory for the Allies during World War II. It is a custom-built fighter plane, designed during wartime to go head-to-head with the Japanese A6M Zero. And it’s the weapon the U.S. Navy used to win control in the Pacific and ultimately, the war itself. Meet the F6F Hellcat—the fighter plane that turned the tide for the Allies.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Air Warriors Season 6 Episode 8 - Spitfire
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Spitfire

    S6:E8

    The Supermarine Spitfire is one of the greatest air-to-air fighters in history, entering into combat over the skies of Dunkirk, London, and Malta when Britain needed it most. But before earning its reputation as the defense of the free world, the Spitfire experienced its share of turbulence against the mighty Luftwaffe. Thanks to a radical idea for an elliptical-shaped wing, a Rolls Royce engine, and ace pilots, this is the story of how it ultimately prevailed and helped free the world of tyranny.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Air Warriors Season 4 Episode 3 - P-51 Mustang
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #12 - P-51 Mustang

    S4:E3

    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, a plane 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Air Warriors Season 5 Episode 1 - Harrier
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Harrier

    S5:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Air Warriors Season 6 Episode 6 - MiG
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #14 - MiG

    S6:E6

    When the Soviet-built MiG-15 first screamed over the battlegrounds of the Korean War, America is horrified at what this new enemy fighter could do. Nimble, jet-powered, and capable of diving at supersonic speed, it outperforms any machine in the sky. Its sole purpose: ambush and bring down the B-29s bombers that are decimating the North Korean infrastructure. As it accomplished its mission time and again, the MiG-15 achieves the impossible – it steals air supremacy from the Americans. In the episode of AIR WARRIORS, we profile the MiG 15, the grandfather of the MiG fighter jet & the evolution of this infamous plane.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Air Warriors Season 8 Episode 3 - Hawker Hurricane
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Hawker Hurricane

    S8:E3

    See how the British underdog fighter Hawker Hurricane helped stop the tide of the Axis in Europe, Africa, and Asia.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Air Warriors Season 11 Episode 5 - F-100 Super Sabre
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #16 - F-100 Super Sabre

    S11:E5

    Despite its early reputation for being unsafe, engineers evolved the F-100 Super Sabre into a supersonic powerhouse and the USAF's go-to fighter-bomber that carried out daily attack missions throughout the Vietnam War.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Air Warriors Season 11 Episode 6 - B-1 Lancer
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #17 - B-1 Lancer

    S11:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Air Warriors Season 1 Episode 3 - Osprey
    7.7/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Osprey

    S1:E3

    Follow the journey of the U.S. Marine's V-22 Osprey, from early failures to war and humanitarian mission triumphs.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Air Warriors Season 8 Episode 4 - Messerschmitt BF 109
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Messerschmitt BF 109

    S8:E4

    Discover the story or the Nazi fighter that was loved by some, hated by others, but recognized by all as revolutionary.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Air Warriors Season 10 Episode 6 - Galaxy
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Galaxy

    S10:E6

    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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  21. Air Warriors Season 11 Episode 7 - Hawker Hunter
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Hawker Hunter

    S11:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Air Warriors Season 11 Episode 8 - C-47 Skytrain
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #22 - C-47 Skytrain

    S11:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Air Warriors Season 11 Episode 10 - AH-1 Cobra
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #23 - AH-1 Cobra

    S11:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Air Warriors Season 1 Episode 2 - Apache
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #24 - Apache

    S1:E2

    Hop aboard the AH-64 Apache, one of the most heavily fortified and well-armed helicopters ever built.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Air Warriors Season 3 Episode 2 - Drones
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #25 - Drones

    S3:E2

    Drones have evolved to fly higher, longer, and more covertly than any manned airplane ever has.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Tornado" is the best rated episode of "Air Warriors". It scored 8.2/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/15/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "F-14 Tomcat".