Battle of the XPlanes (2003)

From 1996 to 2001 Boeing and Lockheed Martin produced rival designs and prototypes for the Joint Strike Fighter a stealthy affordable combat plane intended for the 21st century needs of the US Air Force Navy and Marines In Battle of the XPlanes NOVA goes behind the scenes to show the worlds newest fighter taking shape as Boeing and Lockheed Martin compete to win the largest contract in military history