Battle of the X-Planes
MovieTitle | Battle of the X-Planes |
User score | 0 |
Release date | Feb 4, 2003 |
Genre | Documentary |
Director | Michael Jorgensen |
Production country | United States of America |
Run time | 116 min. |
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.