Inside Mighty Machines

S01E06 Aircraft Carrier

Step aboard one of the greatest marvels of engineering: a U.S. aircraft carrier. Zdenek shadows the dedicated team of mechanics, engineers, and sailors responsible for the upkeep of the USS Carl Vinson, a remarkable floating metropolis at the cutting edge of military technology. While onboard, he uncovers the impressive engineering behind the launch and recovery systems that propel 30-ton aircraft into the air and expertly catch them as they land at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour.