Journey into a secret world where aeronautical dreams become military
reality. Particle ray beam weapons, quiet supersonic flight, magnetic
levitation and hyper-speed engines are all part of the technology that
promises cutting-edge aircraft for 21st century combat. Learn how UCAV
Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles - are poised to take the preeminent role in
future air combat with their ability to undertake missions too
dangerous for human pilots, striking land and air targets with robotic
precision. Without the burden of designing for a human pilot, engineers
of these robot planes - like Northrop's radical X-47 - are able to
achieve some truly space-age designs. Witness the latest applications of
stealth technology in aircraft like the F-22 Raptor, the F-35 Joint
Strike Fighter and Boeing's out-of-this-world "Bird of Prey." Like the
Klingon ship that inspired its name, this experimental plane is
completely invisible to detection and truly looks years ahead of its
time. But while stealth planes have been around for some time, stealth
helicopters are the emerging stars of the air force. Watch as the new
Comanche explodes onto the scene, flexing its muscles as the military's
newest and deadliest tank killer. Then, climb into the cockpit for an
exclusive, first-time tour of the Comanche to see the amazing abilities
of this state-of-the-art attack chopper
