A military loss sparks the giant jet that would change air travel.
See how a 1960s U.S. Air Force heavy-lift competition set Boeing and Lockheed on a collision course, and why Lockheed's win did not end Boeing's ambitions. This film reveals how that defeat helped shape the 747 Jumbo Jet, turning an intense contract battle into one of aviation's most consequential pivots.
Love Race for the Jumbo? It’s just the start.
Join now to unlock the whole library — thousands of award-winning documentaries beyond Race for the Jumbo, from the deep ocean to deep space.
Trending Now
- New shows weeklyFresh documentaries land every week.
- Exclusive originalsAward-winning films you can’t stream anywhere else.
- Watch anywherePhone, tablet, web and TV — pick up where you left off.
- No commitmentNo contract. Cancel in a click.
Pick the plan that’s right for you.
Flexible plans, no contracts.
Thousands of documentaries across nature, history, space, and science.
- Watch in 4K on all your devices
- Download and watch offline
- Stream ad-free — cancel anytime
Thousands of documentaries across nature, history, space, and science.
- Up to 4K
- Offline downloads
- Ad-free
Frequently asked questions
Thousands of the world's best documentaries and factual programming — nature, history, science, technology, and biography — including exclusive Curiosity Originals like Race for the Jumbo. Stream it all ad-free, anytime.
Race for the Jumbo streams with every plan. Plans start at $4.17/month.
Watch on the web, iOS and Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Android TV, and most smart TVs. Start on one device and pick up right where you left off on another.
Curiosity Stream is our streaming service — thousands of documentaries and originals. The Smart Bundle is Curiosity Stream plus four other independent streaming services (Tastemade, Kidstream, Curiosity University, and SOMM TV) on a single subscription.