7.2

NOVA•Season 30•Episode 11

Battle of the X-Planes

7.2/10 · 23 votesFeb 4, 200355 min

Ranked #11 of 15 in Season 30•−0.3 vs season avg

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A behind the scenes look at the competition to build the Joint Strike Fighter. Cameras follow engineering teams from Boeing and Lockheed Martin as each makes fateful design decisions.

Directed byMichael Jorgensen

Written byDaniel McCabe

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Mysterious Life of Caves

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Lost Roman Treasure

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Battle of the X-Planes

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E13 7.8

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Daniel McCabe

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Michael Jorgensen

Director

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Episode Summary

"Battle of the X-Planes" is episode 11 of NOVA season 30. It scored 7.2/10 from 23 votes, ranking #11 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Michael Jorgensen and written by Daniel McCabe, it aired on February 4, 2003.

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