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The Best Episodes of Planes That Changed the World

Every episode of Planes That Changed the World ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Planes That Changed the World!

Binge this in 2h 18m•Peaking at 9.1/10

This new series features the fascinating stories of three of the most important commercial aircraft ever to take to the skies.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Planes That Changed the World Season 1 Episode 3 - SR-71 Blackbird - Hypersonic Surveillance
    9.1/10(28 votes)
    S1:E3

    Lockheed were tasked with creating a plane invisible to Russian radar, capable of reaching an altitude of 80,000 ft and speeds of Mach 3.2.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Planes That Changed the World Season 1 Episode 2 - Airbus A380 - Giant of the Sky
    9.0/10(17 votes)
    S1:E2

    This double-decked monster was designed to carry 800 passengers and revolutionise the highways of the sky, so why did it take 17 years to lift off?

    Director:Ned Parker
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Planes That Changed the World Season 1 Episode 1 - DC-3
    8.5/10(17 votes)
    S1:E1

    Emerging as a rival to Boeing's 247, the rigorously tested twin-engine DC3 would eventually radicalise the aviation industry in 1934.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"SR-71 Blackbird - Hypersonic Surveillance" is the best rated episode of "Planes That Changed the World". It scored 9.1/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/7/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Airbus A380 - Giant of the Sky".