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McDonnell XF-85 Goblin

McDonnell Aircraft Corporation · Parasite Fighter (Experimental) / B-36 Bomber Self-Defence Fighter · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)

McDonnell XF-85 Goblin — Parasite Fighter (Experimental) / B-36 Bomber Self-Defence Fighter
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The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin is an American prototype fighter aircraft conceived during World War II by McDonnell Aircraft. It was intended to deploy from the bomb bay of the Convair B-36 bomber as a parasite fighter. The XF-85's intended role was to defend bombers from hostile interceptor aircraft, a need demonstrated during World War II. McDonnell built two prototypes before the Air Force (USAF) terminated the program.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Parasite Fighter
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
McDonnell Aircraft Corporation
Operator
USAF (experimental only)
Primary Role
Parasite Fighter (Experimental) / B-36 Bomber Self-Defence Fighter
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1948
Produced
2
Propulsion
Turbojet
Engine
1x Westinghouse J34-WE-22 turbojet
Thrust / Power
3,000 lbf
Launch
Air (released from B-36 bomb bay trapeze)
Length (ft)
14.9
Wingspan (ft)
21.1
Empty Weight (lb)
3740
MTOW (lb)
5600
Service Ceiling (ft)
48200
Range (mi)
400
Max Speed (mph)
650
Armament
4x .50 cal M3 machine guns