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The Best Episodes of Mighty Planes Season 4

Every episode of Mighty Planes Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mighty Planes Season 4!

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Mighty Planes explores the art and science of aviation, on planes that soar to faraway places on astounding missions. From preparation, loading and take off, through the journey and to the landing and unloading, viewers

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mighty Planes Season 4 Episode 1 - Boeing 747-8F
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Boeing 747-8F

    S4:E1

    Transporting the gear of Formula E's 10 electric-powered racing teams to cities around the world across more than 50,000 total kilometres in the greenest way imaginable is no easy task; for air transport, DHL uses Boeing 747 or 777 aircraft.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mighty Planes Season 4 Episode 2 - Stargazer L-1011
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Stargazer L-1011

    S4:E2

    The Stargazer launches Pegasus rockets, delivering specialized weather satellites designed to detect the magnitude and intensity of hurricanes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mighty Planes Season 4 Episode 3 - C2A Greyhound
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - C2A Greyhound

    S4:E3

    The C-2 Greyhound's design allows it a flexibility and access that few other fixed wing craft possess; for the U.S. Navy, it provides critical logistics support, flying 1,000 miles in a matter of hours and transporting high-priority cargo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mighty Planes Season 4 Episode 4 - Ilyushin IL-76
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Ilyushin IL-76

    S4:E4

    Baffinland Mines needs to get equipment to a remote mine in Nunavet to support shipping operations for the summer and have hired one of Volga-Dnepr's Ilyushin-76.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mighty Planes Season 4 Episode 5 - Airbus A400M
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Airbus A400M

    S4:E5

    The German Air Force is overhauling their entire fleet of outdated cargo planes, and replacing them with Airbus' latest state-of-the-art military aircraft, the A400M, which can haul massive loads.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mighty Planes Season 4 Episode 6 - Twin Otter
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Twin Otter

    S4:E6

    Canada's northwest territories are rich in gold and diamonds, but running a mining operation in extreme Arctic conditions with very few roads can be tremendously challenging. Enter the Twin Otter, the rugged aircraft of choice in remote Canadian communities. Powered by two turboprop engines, the Twin Otter maneuvers like a bird and is capable of landing just about anywhere--on land, sea, and snow. Follow this mighty plane as she handles icy skies and frozen-lake runways on a series of critical missions.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Boeing 747-8F" is the best rated episode of "Mighty Planes" season 4. It scored 5.8/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/1/2017. This episode is rated 5.8 points higher than the second-best, "Stargazer L-1011".