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- wSerie
- TV Shows
- Battle Factory
- Season 1
- Episode 7
F-16 Fighter Jet & Sword
Battle Factory - S1 - E7
Cannons, parachutes and stretchers - just some of the vital gear armies around the world rely on every day. But how are they made? This must-watch series reveals all.
Battle Factory: Season 1 - 14 Episode s
1x1 - Sniper Rifle & Ka-Bar Knife
September 9, 2015
Discover how mortar, bomb suits, the Colt C7 assault rifle and the Zodiac Hurricane are engineered as the tools of warfare come under the spotlight.
1x2 - Flying Parajet & Hovercraft
September 12, 2015
Behind the scenes at military factories, where raw materials become instruments of war. How parajets, hovercraft, camouflage jackets and portable military shelters are manufactured.
1x3 - Bomb Suit & Assault Rifle
September 22, 2015
Take a closer look at how high-tech military gear is made, including sniper rifles, Ka-Bar knives and explosive dragon eggs. Plus, a modern reboot of the Zeppelin airship.
1x4 - Swiss Army Knife & Sub-Machine Gun
September 22, 2015
Get to know the crucial equipment that can save lives on the frontline. A fascinating look at the making of bomb robots, life rafts and the Viking BvS10 amphibious armoured vehicle.
1x5 - Cabot Pistol & Camouflage Suit
September 22, 2015
Learn about the engineering mastery that goes into making bulletproof helmets, fuel bladders and Zippo lighters. And hear how simulated IEDs help troops prepare for war.
1x6 - Czech Pistol & Rifle Scope
September 23, 2015
Learn about the manufacturing wizardry behind pistols, firetrucks, ghillie suits and armoured fighting vehicles. With troops' lives on the line, there is no margin for error.
1x7 - F-16 Fighter Jet & Sword
October 3, 2015
Cannons, parachutes and stretchers - just some of the vital gear armies around the world rely on every day. But how are they made? This must-watch series reveals all.
1x8 - M-II Machine Gun
October 3, 2015
The manufacturing magic behind essential military gear. Discover how flight simulators work, how rocket launchers are attached to guns and how nutritious ration packs are assembled.
1x9 - Tank Cannon & Parachute
October 7, 2015
From standard issue to high-tech, this fascinating show reveals how frontline gear is made. The Jaws of Life, the M1 Abrams tank and the military watch are put under the spotlight.
1x10 - Abrams Tank & Jaws of Life
October 7, 2015
Discover the incredible manufacturing skill that goes into making cavalry swords and simulated ammunition. Plus, the brainpower that keeps the iconic F-16 fighter jet in the sky.
1x11 - Bomb Robot & Amphibious Vehicle
October 15, 2015
Get the inside scoop on how vital military gear is made. See how camouflage make-up, the M2 machine gun and the Argo amphibious ATV are built to withstand the toughest conditions.
1x12 - Zippo Lighter & Simulated IED
October 15, 2015
Get to know the essential military kit that could mean the difference between life and death, including combat boots, the CZ 75 pistol, unmanned aerial vehicles and the riflescope.
1x13 - Drone & Armoured Carrier
October 21, 2015
Get clued up on the equipment that helps armies win wars all over the globe. Discover how a rugged case, a military survival shelter and an armoured personnel carrier are all made.
1x14 - Grenade Launcher & Flight Simulator
October 21, 2015
This final episode of the military series reveals how Swiss Army knives, sub-machine guns, body armour and laser sights are made. There is no room for error when lives are at stake.