Summary and Key Points: 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. -This ...

The McDonnell Aircraft Corporation’s XF-85 Goblin was to be a fighter unlike any other. It was tiny–so small it was often referred to as a “parasite” fighter–and instead of taking off from runways, it ...

What looks like a flying egg, was never designed to land, and was so light it could be thrown off course by its own guns? Introducing the Goblin XF-85 – the Cold War compact fighter designed to be ...

In the history of fighter jets, there have been many fighter jet designs that were in the news due to their unique design and technology. But they never flew. Billions of dollars were spent on these ...

The XF-85 Goblin was designed during the Cold War to serve as an ultra-compact fighter that could be housed inside a bomber ...