CinemaOSMovie · 2003 · 1h 56m · G

Battle of the X-Planes

Documentary

From 1996 to 2001, Boeing and Lockheed Martin produced rival designs and prototypes for the Joint Strike Fighter, a stealthy, affordable combat plane intended for the 21st century needs of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marines. In "Battle of the X-Planes," NOVA goes behind the scenes to show the world's newest fighter taking shape, as Boeing and Lockheed Martin compete to win the largest contract in military history.

Directed byMichael Jorgensen

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
EN
Released
February 4, 2003

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring
Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Narrator

Dennis Muilenburg

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Michael Jorgensen

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