Modern Marvels (1993)

Episode Overview

Soar through a breathtaking world of advanced flying machines that are transforming the skies. Experience intense G-forces in the cutting-edge F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, a powerful U.S. military jet. Join the ride in the formidable B-1B Lancer, and keep your eyes peeled for the tiny MAVs (Micro Air Vehicles) that can be launched from a backpack. The innovative PAVs (Personal Aerial Vehicles), designed for vertical takeoff and landing, could revolutionize travel for weary commuters. Finally, learn how a commercial airliner has been converted into the largest aerial firefighting vehicle ever created.