EPISODEVTVertical Take Off2007
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Vertical Take Off
From Weaponology
A 60-minute aviation episode from Weaponology, Season 1, Episode 5.
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Series Progress: Episode 10 of 2638% Completed
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The cable documentary series Weaponology investigates the science of warfare as it has progressed and developed - over the centuries - from crude battlefield contraptions to diabolically inventive weaponry. Each episode hones in on one particular category of weapon and discusses its background, evolution and strategic employment on the front lines. Episode Five, "Vertical Take-Off," sets forth and defends the thesis that VTO aircraft (an abbreviation for 'Vertical Take Off') harbor greater versatility and ingenuity than almost any other contemporary war vehicles - from their aviation methods, to their detection systems and sleek, innovative engine design. The episode then proceeds to discuss the myriad of ways in which the advantages of the said aircraft enable soldiers to gain inestimable advantages in mid-air combat.
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FAQ
How long is Vertical Take Off?
Vertical Take Off runs for 1h for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under aviation, documentary, War.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 26 episodes across 2 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 26 hours 0 minutes (26 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Moderate Burn Story-dense episodes. Best spaced out over a week.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 26 days
3 episodes/day: 9 days
5 episodes/day: 6 days
Episodes (26)
- - US Army Rangers
- S01E01 - Sniper Rifles
- S01E10 - Frags, Pineapples, and RPG's
- S01E11 - Fire Weapons
- S01E12 - Armored Personnel Carriers
- S01E13 - Tanks
- S01E02 - Body Armor
- S01E03 - Rapid Fire
- S01E04 - Submarines
- S01E05 - Vertical Take Off Viewing
- S01E06 - Bombers
- S01E07 - Fighter
- S01E08 - Artillery
- S01E09 - Booby Traps
- S02E01 - US Navy SEALs
- S02E10 - French Foreign Legion
- S02E11 - Spetsnaz
- S02E12 - Israeli Commandos
- S02E02 - US Marine Corps
- S02E03 - Waffen SS
- S02E04 - US Army Airborne
- S02E05 - Green Berets
- S02E06 - SAS
- S02E07 - Royal Marine Commandos
- S02E08 - Extreme Warriors
- S02E09 - US Combat Engineers
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