To fight crime in Gotham, Batman must take to the skies. Luckily, his aircraft are jam-packed with stealth technology, missiles, and so much more. But Batman is a fictional superhero--none of his gear is real, right? Think again! Look inside to explore how the amazing features in the Batplane and Batcopter are actually rooted in real-world science and engineering.

Tammy Enz holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a master's degree in journalism and mass communications. She teaches at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and has written dozens of books on science and engineering topics for young people.