In the Airwolf II episode, the story begins with the revelation that The F.I.R.M., the secret intelligence organization that runs Airwolf missions, has developed a new advanced helicopter called Redwolf. This helicopter is meant as a successor or complement to the original Airwolf. The design and build of Redwolf are attributed to a rival pilot, Harlan “Tex” Jenkins, who claims he is a better pilot than Stringfellow Hawke, the series’ main hero. Jenkins harbors ambition and rivalry, and he hopes to prove his superiority over Hawke.
Meanwhile, a shift in power inside The F.I.R.M. is happening: Archangel, the liaison between Hawke and The F.I.R.M., is fired by Zeus, who believes Archangel has grown too protective of Hawke. This creates tension, because Archangel has long been Hawke’s link with the organization, and firing him leaves Hawke more isolated in terms of support. Jenkins, already full of pride, takes advantage of the internal politics and discontent.
Jenkins, having built Redwolf, intends to sell it to foreign revolutionaries in South America. He sees the sale as a payoff, not only financially but also politically and personally: it demonstrates The F.I.R.M.’s detachment, and his own status. The purchase by the foreign group would increase his reputation, but Jenkins also wants closure in his personal score with Hawke before finalizing the deal.
or misuse of Redwolf, and Jenkins’s plan to challenge him in a kind of air combat. The confrontation becomes more than just about technology—it’s about ego, loyalty, and control. Hawke’s relationship with The F.I.R.M. is tested, especially since his main ally Archangel has been removed. Hawke must act not only as a pilot but as someone fighting for what the original mission of Airwolf stood for.
Throughout the episode, the tension builds with aerial sequences, confrontations, and moral questions. Jenkins’s arrogance and willingness to betray or abandon ideals contrast sharply with Hawke’s more honor-bound approach. The Redwolf itself is portrayed as a dangerous, seductive alternative to Airwolf—sleeker, powerful, but ultimately misused in Jenkins’s hands. Hawke must rely on skill, courage, and the loyalty of allies to prevent Redwolf from being used for harmful ends.
In the resolution, Hawke faces Jenkins in an air duel. The final showdown is both physical and symbolic: Hawke defends not just Airwolf, but the idea that such power must be accountable. Jenkins is thwarted, and Redwolf is prevented from being sold to those who would misuse it. Archangel’s removal is offset by Hawke’s actions proving that integrity matters even when institutional support wavers. Thus, Airwolf II is an episode about rivalry, the ethics of power, and what it means to be the hero if everyone around you is changing.
