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The Best Episodes of Planes That Changed the World Season 1

Every episode of Planes That Changed the World Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Planes That Changed the World Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Planes That Changed the World Season 1

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

    #1 - 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

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  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

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  3. Planes That Changed the World Season 1 Episode 3 - SR-71 Blackbird - Hypersonic Surveillance
    9.1/10(26 votes)

    #3 - 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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"DC-3" is the best rated episode of "Planes That Changed the World" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/24/2015. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Airbus A380 - Giant of the Sky".