Building the Ultimate reveals the engineering secrets built into six modern wonders – from Europe’s fastest passenger train and largest luxury cruise ship, to North America’s toughest bridge and the world’s mightiest heavy-lift aircraft.
EPISODE 203
Suspension Bridge
With new computer technology, we find out what happened at the infamous Tacoma Narrows collapse of 1940.
EPISODE 204
Spacecraft
Experts explain what rocket science really is as this episode explores a shuttle's armor, shields and more.
EPISODE 205
Tank
The tank is a unique combination of firepower, protection and mobility that dominates the battlefield.
EPISODE 206
Passenger Jet
Experts from engineering to ornithology reveal the secrets of the jet engine.
Andre Holzinger
Stuart Rose
Carlo Massarella
