McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin is a parasite fighter carried inside a bomber built by McDonnell in the USA. It first flew in 1948, but it never entered regular service. Give a big bomber its own tiny fighter, to carry along and send out when enemies attack.
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- Top speed1,069 km/h (664 mph)
- Range350 km (217 miles)
- First flight1948
- Wingspan6.4 m (21 ft)
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin specs
| Top speed | 1,069 km/h (664 mph) · Mach 1.01A design figure: it was never flown that fast. |
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| Range | 350 km (217 miles)Not published. This is a rough estimate. |
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| Length | 4.5 m (15 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 6.4 m (21 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 2.06 t (4,541 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot |
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| Engines | 1 × Westinghouse J34 turbojet |
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| First flight | 1948 |
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| Entered service | Never entered regular service |
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| Built by | McDonnell (USA) |
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McDonnell XF-85 Goblin facts
- This tiny egg-shaped fighter was made to ride inside a B-36 bomber and fly out to protect it.
- It had no wheels: to land, it had to hook back onto its mother ship. Tests used a B-29 instead of a B-36.
Quick quiz
When did the McDonnell XF-85 Goblin first fly?
In 1948.
Who built the McDonnell XF-85 Goblin?
McDonnell, in the USA.
How fast can the McDonnell XF-85 Goblin fly?
Its top speed is 1,069 km/h (664 mph) · Mach 1.01.
How far can the McDonnell XF-85 Goblin fly?
About 350 km (217 miles).
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