Top Guns: The Next Generation

In the high-octane competitive world of the U.S. Navy's toughest fighter pilot school, only the strong succeed. This world exclusive takes the viewer inside the final grueling six months of training and selection, where the students learn how to fly combat missions. Dreams of earning strike pilot wings collide with the harsh reality of the most rigorous tests yet. We are inside the cockpit as they tackle adrenaline-fueled, dynamic aerial tests, each designed to push the students to their limits and beyond and not all will pass the test.

Nat Geo TV · Documentary · Streaming on Disney+ · 6 episodes

Episodes: S1 E6 Last Chance — The remaining students must dogfight an instructor to earn their wings. Past failures mean it’s their last chance to get it right.; S1 E5 Head-to-Head — With the finish line in sight, the students face their final and biggest test yet, as they go head-to-head in a dogfight against an instructor.; S1 E4 Fight's On! — Defensive dogfighting proves the toughest test yet, as the students must avoid being shot down by their battle-hardened instructors.; S1 E3 Attack Attack! — The students start the iconic dogfighting phase to learn how to attack in battle. One student has a crunch meeting with senior staff.; S1 E2 Catching the Wire — Landing on an aircraft carrier is a must-pass test, but the precision flying proves tough for many of the students.; S1 E1 Strike — A challenging start to training sees students face their first high-speed bombing dives, leaving one student considering their future.