Name: An Assault Rifle, a Bomb Suit, a Mortar, and a Zodiac
Uploaded: 2022-01-05 00:00:00
Duration: 22 min
Description: What starts off as a seven-pound bar of solid steel will soon deliver a bullet with deadly accuracy when it becomes the barrel of a Colt C7 assault rifle. In the Gulf War, Rwanda, and Afghanistan, the Colt C7 has served as the standard issued weapon to soldiers around the world.

Battle Factory takes viewers into the hidden world of military and frontline gear factories all over the world.

What starts off as a seven-pound bar of solid steel will soon deliver a bullet with deadly accuracy when it becomes the barrel of a Colt C7 assault rifle. In the Gulf War, Rwanda, and Afghanistan, the Colt C7 has served as the standard issued weapon to soldiers around the world.

An Assault Rifle, a Bomb Suit, a Mortar, and a Zodiac

As lightweight aluminum is cut and tooled, it will become the frame of a personal flying machine. Used by military operatives, drug enforcement agents, and first responders ? it gets you in and out fast, whether you are carrying a camera or a gun.

A Parajet, a Hovercraft, a Camo Jacket, and a Portable Military Shelter

In 48 hours, a block of metal will be formed into the most accurate weapon on earth: the AX-338 Sniper Rifle. In a warzone, police standoff, or hostage-taking, the sniper is often the only solution to a bad situation.

A Sniper Rifle, a Zeppelin, a Ka-Bar Knife, and Dragon Eggs

When a steel-plated hull is fitted with controls on the inside and tracks on the outside, it'll become the Viking BVS10, an armored amphibious personnel carrier that can get troops in and out of any combat zone, even if it has to go through snow, sand, or water to get there.

An Amphibious Armoured Vehicle, a Bomb Robot, and a Life Raft

When a series of delicate snowflake-shaped sheets of Aramid are pressed together, they'll form a piece of headgear that's comfortable enough to wear to war, and tough enough to take a bullet. Up until the mid-90s, helmets hadn't evolved that far from the steel doughboy helmets of World War 1.

A Helmet, a Zippo, a Fuel Bladder, and a Simulated IED

At the Cabot factory in Pennsylvania, USA, a block of steel will be transformed by innovation and artistry into the ultimate update of an American classic. An iconic sidearm, and a formidable weapon.

A Pistol, a Firetruck, a Ghillie Suit, and an Armored Fighting Vehicle

A battle tank is only as effective as its gun, and for the Stryker vehicle, that's the M68 105mm cannon. A tube of forged steel will be hammered into one of the most powerful and famous cannons in modern warfare.

A Cannon, a Parachute, a Medal, and a Stretcher

In World War 1, the original grenade launchers were the infantrymen themselves. They both lit and lobbed the mini bombs from the trenches. They could throw the grenade 15 meters fairly accurately but then would have to duck for cover to avoid the shrapnel from the explosion.

A Grenade Launcher, a Flight Simulator, and Ration Packs

A series of handcrafted, precision-cut pieces will come together to create a first response tool capable of chewing through metal like a can opener. At the scene of an accident, a natural disaster, or in the combat zone, the Jaws of Life can cut through just about anything.

Jaws of Life, a Tank, and a Watch

Brainpower and firepower transform 8,000 kilograms of computer-controlled machinery into a legendary dogfighter with the best fight and flight record in the sky. The Lockheed Martin F16, known as "the Fighting Falcon," is equally effective in air-to-air combat and air-to-ground attack.

An F16, a Sword, and Simulated Ammunition

Developed from solidified vegetable oil, this military-grade compound is a long way from department store concealer: it's sweatproof, infrared resistant, and stays on in the drenching downpour.

Camouflage Makeup, a Machine Gun, and an Amphibious Military ATV

For the soldier, the army boot is more than protective footwear. From the parade ground to the battlefield, the boot is a symbol of discipline and determination that marches the soldier right through their military career.

Combat Boots, a Pistol, a UAV, and a Riflescope

Polyethylene is measured and molded, heated, and cooled to create a rugged and air-droppable case that's tougher than the rest. Stronger, lighter, and more durable than their wooden predecessors, these keep out wind, rain, sand, and humidity to ensure that valuable supplies arrive intact.

A Rugged Case, a Precision Aerial Delivery System, a Military Survival Shelter, and an Armoured Personnel Carrier

An iconic knife that's been an integral part of the military culture for more than a hundred years, the Swiss Army Knife has been put in service around the world, and even in space...