McDonnell XF-85 Goblin vs Convair XFY Pogo
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 980 km/h for the Convair XFY Pogo. The Convair XFY Pogo flies further: 800 km against 350 km for the McDonnell XF-85 Goblin. The Convair XFY Pogo has the wider wingspan: 8.4 m against 6.4 m for the McDonnell XF-85 Goblin. The Convair XFY Pogo is heavier at takeoff: 7.3 tonnes against 2.06 tonnes for the McDonnell XF-85 Goblin. The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin first flew in 1948, 6 years before the Convair XFY Pogo (1954).
| McDonnell XF-85 Goblin | Convair XFY Pogo |
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| Top speed | 1,069 km/h (664 mph) | 980 km/h (609 mph) |
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| Range | 350 km (217 miles) | 800 km (497 miles) |
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| Length | 4.5 m (15 ft) | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 6.4 m (21 ft) | 8.4 m (28 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 2.06 t (4,541 lb) | 7.3 t (16,094 lb) |
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| First flight | 1948 | 1954 |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot | 1 pilot |
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| Engines | 1 × Westinghouse J34 turbojet | 1 × Allison YT40 turboprop with two propellers spinning opposite ways |
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| Built by | McDonnell | Convair |
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| Country | USA | USA |
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