S12·E30 Secret Japanese Aircraft of World War II
Synopsis
In the 1930s, Japanese designers created a range of warplanes, culminating in the legendary Ki-43 Oscar and the A6M Zero. As the war turned against Japan, designers created the rocket-powered Shusui, the Kikka jet fighter, and the experimental R2Y Keiun. We also disclose frantic preparations to assemble a secret air force of jet and rocket planes to counter an anticipated US invasion in1945, and chronicle post-war aviation and the birth of the Japanese rocket program in the 1950s and ’60s.
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When did Season 12 Episode 30 of Modern Marvels air?
Season 12, Episode 30 ('Secret Japanese Aircraft of World War II') originally aired on June 16, 2005.
How long is Season 12 Episode 30 ('Secret Japanese Aircraft of World War II')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 44 minutes.
What happens in Modern Marvels Season 12 Episode 30?
In the 1930s, Japanese designers created a range of warplanes, culminating in the legendary Ki-43 Oscar and the A6M Zero. As the war turned against Japan, designers created the rocket-powered Shusui, the Kikka jet fighter, and the experimental R2Y Keiun. We also disclose frantic preparations to asse...
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