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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.
Episodes
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1. Mega BridgeNow viewing2015-04-1342mThe Rion Antirion Bridge is an engineering colossus, spanning almost two miles. Discover how engineers conquered deep water and hurricane force winds to build a structure that could stand strong in one of the most active earthquake zones on our planet.
2. Ultimate Warship2015-04-2042mThe HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier has a surface area larger than two soccer fields, and is stocked with cutting edge F35 fighter jets. Discover how this megaship ticks inside and out.
3. Skyscraper of the Future2015-05-1142mSoaring over 2,000 feet into the sky, the Shanghai Tower is the second tallest building in the world, and a futuristic engineering marvel. Discovery how cutting-edge technology means that the building's occupants will never feel it sway.
4. Ultimate Airport2015-05-1842mThe Kansai International Airport in Osaka Bay, Japan, is built on the largest man-made island in the world. Discover how engineers built an artificial island on top of clay seabed to make the most daring engineering project of modern times a success.
5. World's Fastest Train2015-05-2542mThe Shanghai Maglev is the fastest passenger train in operation on the planet. Discover how engineers were able to design a train that could levitate, and reach a phenomenal top speed of 268 mph.
6. World's Largest Plane2015-06-0142mWe take the world's largest plane apart and show what makes this engineering marvel so incredible. Explore the Airbus A380 inside and out, and discover how its engineers redefined the limits of modern aviation.
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Is Impossible Engineering available to watch online?
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How many seasons does Impossible Engineering have?
Impossible Engineering has 10 seasons and 82 episodes.
When did Impossible Engineering first air?
Impossible Engineering first aired in 2015.
Is Impossible Engineering still running?
Impossible Engineering's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Impossible Engineering?
Impossible Engineering is classified as Documentary.