Impossible Engineering

April. 13,2015      TV-PG
Rating:
7.2
Rent / Buy
Rent / Buy
Trailer Synopsis

Behind every seemingly impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazers who designed new building techniques, took risks on untested materials and revolutionised their field. Each episode details how giant structures, record-beating buildings, war ships and spacecraft are built and work. As the show revels in these modern day creations, it also leaps back in time to recount the stories of the exceptional engineers whose technological advances made it all possible.

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Seasons 10 : 2021

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Episode 1 - World's Largest Crane Vessel
June. 09,2021

The world's largest crane vessel pushes the limits of modern engineering.

Episode 2 - Mars Rover Declassified
June. 16,2021

A brand-new Mars rover might discover extraterrestrial life.

Episode 3 - World's Greatest Submarine
June. 23,2021

The deepest-diving submarine is a monumental feat of engineering.

Episode 4 - Abandoned Resurrection
July. 07,2021

An abandoned power station is undergoing a cutting-edge reinvention.

Episode 6 - Inside the Super Stadium
July. 21,2021

Experts reveal the engineering behind the Singapore National Stadium.

Episode 7 - Heavy Lift Helicopter
August. 11,2021

The largest US military helicopter has redefined heavy lift aircraft.

Episode 8 - US Military Hovercraft
August. 18,2021

The US military's most advanced hovercraft is a new feat of engineering.

Episode 10 - US Combat Helicopter
September. 01,2021

Experts reveal the revolutionary engineering behind the V-22 Osprey.

Seasons 9 : 2020

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4 Episode

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Seasons 8 : 2020

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4 Episode

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Seasons 7 : 2020

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16 Episode

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Seasons 6 : 2019

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6 Episode

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Seasons 5 : 2019

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10 Episode

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Seasons 4 : 2018

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6 Episode

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Seasons 3 : 2017

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12 Episode

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Seasons 2 : 2016

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8 Episode

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Seasons 1 : 2015

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6 Episode

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