McDonnell XF-85 Goblin - Wikipedia
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 …
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin - National Museum of the USAF
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin. The McDonnell Aircraft Corp. developed the XF-85 Goblin "parasite" fighter to protect B-36 bombers flying far beyond the range of conventional escort fighters. The …
A Parasitic Goblin: The Story of the XF-85
2024年9月16日 · Designed primarily to defend the gigantic Convair B-36 and Northrop’s planed B-35 flying wing bomber, the XF-85 project began with two prototypes in 1947 built by McDonnell …
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin - Plane & Pilot Magazine
2024年8月11日 · One of the most amazing products of this period was the diminutive McDonnell XF-85 Goblin. To understand the genesis of this little jet-powered hot rod, let’s understand the …
XF-85 “Goblin” - SAC Aerospace Museum
Aircraft Type: F-85 (XF), S/N 46-0524, Goblin, McDonnell. Mission: “Parasite” fighter-escort. Number Built: 2. Powerplant: One Westinghouse J34-WE-7 axial-flow turbojet, 3,000 pounds …
Strangest Looking Fighter Ever: Meet the McDonnell XF-85 "Goblin"
2024年6月13日 · The McDonnell XF-85 "Goblin" was a unique "parasite fighter" designed to be deployed from large bombers, like the B-36 Peacemaker, to defend against enemy aircraft. by …
XF-85 Goblin – Parasite Fighter – What Were They Thinking
2016年1月14日 · The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin was a fighter aircraft, conceived during World War II and intended to be carried in the bomb bay of the giant Convair B-36 Peacemaker bomber …
The XF-85 Goblin - Defense Media Network
2014年9月11日 · The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin was a small parasite jet fighter intended to be carried on long range bombing missions aboard B-36 strategic bombers, and although it was …
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin (Parasite Fighter) - Military Factory
2019年1月29日 · The XF-85 Goblin was an attempt by the McDonnell bureau to realize the dream of a "parasite fighter" program that was actually feasible for use in a wartime environment. The …
That time the Air Force built a jet to launch from strategic bombers
2022年10月27日 · The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin was smaller than a modern pickup truck, and designed to be launched and recovered in midair by Air Force bombers.