Battle of the X-Planes
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 4, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Jorgensen
- Original Title
- Battle of the X-Planes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Jorgensen
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Jorgensen
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Battle of the X-Planes
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What is Battle of the X-Planes about?
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.
Who directed Battle of the X-Planes?
Battle of the X-Planes was directed by Michael Jorgensen.
Who stars in Battle of the X-Planes?
The principal cast of Battle of the X-Planes includes Liev Schreiber, Dennis Muilenburg.
When was Battle of the X-Planes released and how long is it?
Battle of the X-Planes was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Battle of the X-Planes?
Battle of the X-Planes holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).