Impossible Engineering
56 Episodes Available
TV-PGScience • TechnologySeason 1010 Episodes
US Combat HelicopterS10 E10The V-22 Osprey is a revolutionary feat of aviation engineering that combines the speed and range of an airplane with the landing versatility of a helicopter, allowing the US military to transport troops and cargo into seemingly impossible locations.
Scotland's Super BridgeS10 E9The Queensferry Crossing in Scotland marks a new age of superstructure construction.
US Military HovercraftS10 E8The US military's most advanced hovercraft represents the next generation of amphibious transport vehicles, and using the latest in cutting-edge tech, it's designed to carry the heaviest cargo into locations that were previously impossible to reach.
Heavy Lift HelicopterS10 E7The largest helicopter in the U.S. military arsenal has completely redefined the capabilities of heavy lift aircraft, and using the latest in cutting-edge engineering, it can transport vast amounts of cargo and personnel all while under enemy fire.
Inside the Super StadiumS10 E6The Singapore National Stadium is a gigantic multipurpose arena that all sits under the world's largest free-spanning dome; expert engineers reveal how this cutting-edge design marks the dawn of a new age in superstructure construction.
Firefighting Sky GiantS10 E5The Global Supertanker is the largest firefighting aircraft in the world and equipped to reach the biggest blazes anywhere; expert engineers reveal how this machine is a vital tool for supporting firefighters on the ground.
Abandoned ResurrectionS10 E4The abandoned Battersea Power Station on the banks of the River Thames is being reinvented into a stunning centerpiece of London; experts use cutting-edge construction techniques to transform this historic landmark into a pioneering new destination.
World's Greatest SubmarineS10 E3The deepest-diving submersible vessel in the world is one of the most intricately designed craft that has ever been engineered for the sea, and having reached the bottom of each of the five oceans, this submarine's accomplishments are monumental.
Mars Rover DeclassifiedS10 E2The Rosalind Franklin Mars rover is a brand-new space mission to discover hard evidence of extraterrestrial life; special access reveals how engineers and experts are making a new age in exploration possible.
World's Largest Crane VesselS10 E1The largest semi-submersible crane vessel in the world pushes the limits of engineering possibilities; with its two record-breaking cranes, it's one of the most complex ships ever constructed and redefines how we build at sea.
Synopsis
This documentary series explores extraordinary feats of modern-day engineering and introduces pioneers whose techniques changed the world. Each episode traces the details behind some of the most technically advanced structures, from record-breaking buildings to colossal ships, as well as the latest models of planes and trains. The mechanics and designs are explained using 3-D graphics, archived sources and specially shot footage. The show celebrates engineers throughout history for their technical breakthroughs that made it possible to create the constructions that exist today.Cast
Mike BrattonRating
TV-PG
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