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Assignment Discovery: New Black Bird Engine

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The Black Bird is the fastest airplane in the world, and it earned that claim because of the unique engine created for it. Learn more about the Black Bird's engine on Discovery Channel's "Assignment Discovery."

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Weekday Wings: The XP-55 Ascender (2:08)

On Discovery Channel's "Weekday Wings," the XP-55's design was groundbreaking in several areas although it never went into full scale production.

Strange Planes: The F4U Corsair Kamikaze Hunter (1:31)

On Discovery Channel's "Strange Planes," learn about the F4U Corsair, one of the few planes the United States had that was fast enough to have a chance against the Japanese kamikaze in World War II.

Flying Heavy Metal: Jet Race 2 (2:33)

Check out this clip, as Bruce explains the advantage of the jet over the prop.

Top Ten Helicopters: The AH-64D Apache Longbow (5:13)

This attack 'copter replaced the Cobra as one of the deadliest helicopters around, and tops them all as number one!

Top Ten Helicopters: The OH-6 Cayuse (3:34)

This helicopter has excellent durability, making it one of the top helicopters around. Check out this video to learn more about the world's top ten helicopters.

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GI Factory: Chinook Rain and Rotor Test (1:11)

After assembly, the CH-47 Chinook helicopter is put through many tests such as a rain test to ensure that it's waterproof. Watch a CH-47 get tested on the Military Channel's "GI Factory."

Top Ten Helicopters: The AH-64D Apache Longbow (5:13)

This attack 'copter replaced the Cobra as one of the deadliest helicopters around, and tops them all as number one!

GI Factory: Manufacturing the Chinook (2:48)

Watch as the Chinook CH 47 helicopter is assembled in a factory in Philadelphia on the Military Channel's "GI Factory."

Flying Fortress: Belle Returns (2:28)

Witness the invincible B-17, the first Flying Fortress to complete 25 missions in WWII.

Flying Fortress: Crew (1:36)

Witness the invincible B-17, the first Flying Fortress to complete 25 missions in WWII.

Flying Fortress: Bombing Run (1:43)

Witness the invincible B-17, the first Flying Fortress to complete 25 missions in WWII.

Flying Fortress: Waiting the Return (3:07)

Witness the invincible B-17, the first Flying Fortress to complete 25 missions in WWII.

Flying Fortress: Mission (2:11)

Witness the invincible B-17, the first Flying Fortress to complete 25 missions in WWII.

Flying Fortress: Briefing (1:15)

Witness the invincible B-17, the first Flying Fortress to complete 25 missions in WWII.

Flying Fortress: England (1:07)

Witness the invincible B-17, the first Flying Fortress to complete 25 missions in WWII.