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XF-85 Goblin

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Detach #1 at > 175mph to take off.

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.

**Waiting on push-prop engines to make a complete set with the B-36**

General Characteristics

  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 19.7ft (6.0m)
  • Length 16.4ft (5.0m)
  • Height 10.5ft (3.2m)
  • Empty Weight 2,452lbs (1,112kg)
  • Loaded Weight 2,960lbs (1,342kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.138
  • Wing Loading 36.3lbs/ft2 (177.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 81.5ft2 (7.6m2)
  • Drag Points 3017

Parts

  • Number of Parts 56
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 225