The Insane Engineering of Britain’s $4.9 Billion Supercarrier | Blueprint

Explore the impossible engineering behind HMS Queen Elizabeth, a 65,000-tonne supercarrier and the largest warship in British history. From six-shipyard modular construction to Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbines and heavy-duty deck elevators, we break down the tech behind this floating airport. 🔷 Subscribe to BluePrint: https://bit.ly/blueprintitvs Impossible Engineering looks at the history of pioneering modern-day mega structures. Behind every seemingly impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazers who designed new building techniques, took risks on untested materials and revolutionised their field. This film was first broadcast: 2015 Watch More Documentaries Rails, Roads & Runways -    / @railsroadsrunwaysitvs   Our History -    / @ourhistory   True Lives -    / @truelivesitvs   Our World -    / @ourworld   Our Stories -    / @ourstories   Crime Up Close -    / @crimeupcloseitvs   Discover the best science, technology, and engineering shows. Explore amazing experiments, groundbreaking inventions, and the secrets behind incredible builds. Ignite your curiosity! Content distributed by ITV Studios. #science #technology #engineering #militarytechnology