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F-18 Super Hornet

The U.S. Navy's multi-mission strike fighter gives the carrier task force plenty of long-range firepower.

Playlists

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  • Play Future Weapons: Air Power
    9 Clips Playlist Air Power Weapons

    Future Weapons (32:18)

    The best of air weapons as seen on Future Weapons.
  • Play Future Weapons: Bombs and Explosives
    7 Clips Playlist Bombs and Explosives

    Future Weapons (26:30)

    The best of bombs and explosives as seen on Future Weapons.
  • Play Future Weapons: Guns and Rifles
    14 Clips Playlist Guns and Rifles

    Future Weapons (45:13)

    The best of guns and rifles as seen on Future Weapons.
  • Play Future Weapons: Land and Sea
    6 Clips Playlist Land and Sea Weapons

    Future Weapons (23:00)

    The best of land and sea weapons as seen on Future Weapons.

Discovery Channel Clips

  • Play Future Weapons: A-10C Thunderbolt II
    A-10C Thunderbolt II

    Future Weapons (03:29)

    With a new "battle space awareness system" the tank-busting Warthog is meaner than ever!
  • Play Future Weapons: M107 Sniper Rifle
    M107 Sniper Rifle

    Future Weapons (01:52)

    Mack takes his shots with the world's deadliest, high-powered sniper rifle.
  • Play Future Weapons: Predator UAV
    Predator UAV

    Future Weapons (06:30)

    Mack's evasion skills are put to the test by a stealthy aerial "predator."
  • Play Future Weapons: M110 Sniper Rifle
    M110 Sniper Rifle

    Future Weapons (03:16)

    Mack gets in some target practice with the latest semi-auto 7.62 mm sniper rifle.
  • Play Future Weapons: KRISS
    KRISS

    Future Weapons (02:05)

    The new Super V Sub-Machine Gun unleashes a torrent of .45-caliber ammo with stunning accuracy.
  • Play Future Weapons: Bangalore Blade
    Bangalore Blade

    Future Weapons (05:01)

    Check out the ultimate counter to steel concertina wire.
  • Play Future Weapons: Simon Rifle Grenade
    Simon Rifle Grenade

    Future Weapons (02:38)

    This simple, easily-fired projectile blows down doors from a safe distance.
  • Play Future Weapons: EMP Bomb
    EMP Bomb

    Future Weapons (03:09)

    Mack gets his "wiring fried" by an ElectroMagnetic Pulse bomb.
  • Play Future Weapons: Dragon Fire II Mortar
    Dragon Fire II Mortar

    Future Weapons (05:19)

    This automated, lightweight 120 mm mortar system can acquire targets and fire in 18 seconds.
  • Play Future Weapons: MEI Mercury 40MM Grenade
    MEI Mercury 40MM Grenade

    Future Weapons (04:02)

    The infantry's firepower favorite now has a an HE round with twice the range.
  • Play Future Weapons: Armored VIP Vehicle
    Armored VIP Vehicle

    Future Weapons (03:49)

    BAE's Commercial Armored Vehicle may look like an average SUV but it can take hits from guns, grenades and roadside bombs - and even return fire.
  • Play Future Weapons: Krakatoa Anti-Armor Weapon
    Krakatoa Anti-Armor Weapon

    Future Weapons (03:35)

    Check out the explosive device that launches a molten spike of copper to tear through armor.
 

Future Weapons videos reveal the latest incredible range of weapons developed using state-of-the-art science and technology.

 
 

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