FutureWeapons
Ex- Navy SEAL Richard Machowicz "Mack" takes viewers into the macabre and secret world of weapons development. It's a wild ride in search of the ultimate weapon. Explore the science and technology that will leave the viewer gripped and fascinated!
- 2006-2008
- 3 seasons
- Discovery Channel
- Documentary, Action & Adventure, Suspense, News
Ex- Navy SEAL Richard Machowicz "Mack" takes viewers into the macabre and secret world of weapons development. It's a wild ride in search of the ultimate weapon. Explore the science and technology that will leave the viewer gripped and fascinated!
Season 3 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2007 - 2008
Episode 1
Opening Round
Thu, Nov 15, 2007 43 mins
Episode 1 "Opening Round" In this action-packed opener, Mack gives us an exclusive look inside the secret device that uses water power to tear apart terrorist bombs. Next he travels to New Mexico to try out a new squad weapon that might just be your best friend in an ambush. In Sweden, Mack pays a visit to a military test range to get an up-close look at the latest surface-to-air missile. And finally Mack goes back to his roots in Florida to size up the US Army's newest sniper rifle.
Episode 2
Non-Lethal Special
Thu, Nov 29, 2007 44 mins
Learn about how the Taser has evolved for military use; the smartest baton round on the planet and the vehicle-stopping device that uses a hi-tech net that can trap suicide bombers.
Episode 3
Close Protection
Thu, Nov 29, 2007 44 mins
Episode 3 "Close Protection" First up is the top-secret scanning device that will stop terrorist attempts to smuggle liquid bombs and guns on to passenger jets. Next, Mack takes command of the newest rapid-fire naval gun as he tries to take out waterborne suicide bombers. Back on land, he wields the very latest security detail carbine when he goes head to head with the Roswell SWAT Team during an exercise to protect a VIP from assassins. Then he gets to test the newest remote-controlled weapons station for armored personnel carriers. Featured Weapons: - OPTOSECURITY LIQUID THREAT TECHNOLOGY - BAE SYSTEMS 57mm Mk110 NAVAL GUN - LWRC M6 A2 PSD - WAVE REMOTE-CONTROLLED WEAPONS STATION
Episode 4
Israel Special
Thu, Dec 13, 2007 44 mins
FutureWeapons travels to Middle East to uncover the very latest weapons being designed for the Israel Defense Forces.
Episode 5
Guns
Mon, Apr 7, 2008 44 mins
FutureWeapons goes big on guns.The rapid-fire cannon that's becoming a hit with the US military; the personal defense weapon that has the same knockdown as bigger guns, the Gatling gun that rains fire on target and the new multi-caliber assault weapon.
Episode 6
Future Warrior
Wed, Mar 12, 2008 44 mins
FutureWeapons tests an amazing state-of-the-art weapon that can convert from an assault rifle to a sniper rifle in seconds.
Episode 7
Hard Target
Fri, Mar 14, 2008 44 mins
FutureWeapons tests inflatable armor, the revolutionary shoulder fired grenades that double the range of the weapons, the latest generation of the A10 Thunderbolt ground attack plane and the assault rifle round that stays supersonic out to 1200 yards.
Episode 8
Israel Special 2
Wed, Mar 19, 2008 44 mins
FutureWeapons travels to Middle East to uncover the very latest weapons being designed by the Israeli army, navy and air force.
Episode 9
Kill Zone
Wed, Mar 26, 2008 43 mins
FutureWeapons travels to California to witness the birth of a revolution in air warfare that pushes science and technology to the limits - the unmanned bomber that can take-off and land on aircraft carriers.
Episode 10
Alaska Special
Thu, Apr 24, 2008 44 mins
FutureWeapons goes to the most intense battlefield on the planet - Alaska. See how soldiers are trained to fight and thrive in this most hostile environment.
