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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. 9.0/10(23 votes)

    #1 - SR-71 Blackbird - Hypersonic Surveillance

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  2. 8.9/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Airbus A380 - Giant of the Sky

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    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?

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    Director:Ned Parker
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  3. 8.4/10(16 votes)

    #3 - DC-3

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"SR-71 Blackbird - Hypersonic Surveillance" is the best rated episode of "Planes That Changed the World" season 1. It scored 9/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/7/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Airbus A380 - Giant of the Sky".