7.8/1011 votes#1 - Harrier
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 5/14/2017
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#2 - KC-135 Stratotanker
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 5/21/2017
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.
Director: Elizabeth Elson
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#3 - U-2 Dragon Lady
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 5/28/2017
Over the last half century, the U-2 Dragon Lady has become one of the most reliable aerial reconnaissance platforms in the sky today. But its history has been turbulent, marked by Cold War scandals that sent relations with the Soviet Union into a nosedive. This spy plane was so secret, it was commissioned not by the Air Force, but by the CIA. See how this plane and its pilots have been pushed to the limit in order to stay off of enemy radar and save the lives of soldiers around the world.
Director: Elizabeth Elson
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Air Warriors Season 5
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They are the high-flying pride of the U.S. military, one-of-a-kind warriors that, over the decades, collectively revolutionized aerial warfare. Through rare, archival footage and compelling...
Genres:DocumentaryReality
Network:Smithsonian Channel
Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Harrier" is the best rated episode of "Air Warriors" season 5. It scored 7.8/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/14/2017. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "KC-135 Stratotanker".