The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin was an American prototype fighter aircraft conceived during World War II by McDonnell Aircraft. It was intended to be deployed from the bomb bay of the giant Convair B-36 bomber as a parasite fighter. The XF-85's intended role was to defend bombers from hostile interceptors, a need demonstrated during World War II. Two prototypes were constructed before the program was terminated.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Successors 1 airplane(s)
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 16.7ft (5.1m)
- Length 11.3ft (3.4m)
- Height 10.2ft (3.1m)
- Empty Weight 3,922lbs (1,779kg)
- Loaded Weight 4,121lbs (1,869kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.726
- Wing Loading 63.9lbs/ft2 (311.8kg/m2)
- Wing Area 64.5ft2 (6.0m2)
- Drag Points 2088
Parts
- Number of Parts 44
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 225
Good design!
Wow! I remembered, how I was flying on it in Battlefield 1942