Planes That Changed the World backdrop
Documentary

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.

Airs on
Quest
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons1

All1

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Click to reveal
    Planes That Changed the World Season 1 Episode 3 - SR-71 Blackbird - Hypersonic Surveillance
    9.1/10(26 votes)

    #1 - SR-71 Blackbird - Hypersonic Surveillance

    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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Planes That Changed the World Season 1 Episode 2 - Airbus A380 - Giant of the Sky
    8.9/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Airbus A380 - Giant of the Sky

    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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

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

    #3 - DC-3

    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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

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 26 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/7/2015. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Airbus A380 - Giant of the Sky".