McDonnell XF-85 Goblin vs Avro Canada VZ-9 Avrocar
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin is faster: 1,069 km/h against 56 km/h for the Avro Canada VZ-9 Avrocar. The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin flies further: 350 km against 130 km for the Avro Canada VZ-9 Avrocar. The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin has the wider wingspan: 6.4 m against 5.5 m for the Avro Canada VZ-9 Avrocar. The Avro Canada VZ-9 Avrocar is heavier at takeoff: 2.56 tonnes against 2.06 tonnes for the McDonnell XF-85 Goblin. The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin first flew in 1948, 11 years before the Avro Canada VZ-9 Avrocar (1959).
| McDonnell XF-85 Goblin | Avro Canada VZ-9 Avrocar |
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| Top speed | 1,069 km/h (664 mph) | 56 km/h (35 mph) |
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| Range | 350 km (217 miles) | 130 km (81 miles) |
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| Length | 4.5 m (15 ft) | 5.5 m (18 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 6.4 m (21 ft) | 5.5 m (18 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 2.06 t (4,541 lb) | 2.56 t (5,644 lb) |
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| First flight | 1948 | 1959 |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot | 1 pilot (room for 2) |
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| Engines | 1 × Westinghouse J34 turbojet | 3 × Continental J69 turbojet driving a central fan |
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| Built by | McDonnell | Avro Canada |
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| Country | USA | Canada |
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