Released:
2003-02-04

Overview:
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.

Director:
Michael Jorgensen

Runtime:
1h 56min

Genre:
Documentary

• Cast:
• 
  Liev Schreiber
  as
  Narrator
• 
  Dennis Muilenburg
  as
  Self