This egg-shaped jet lacked landing gear and relied on a hook to attach back to its mothership after missions. -Despite decent handling and a theoretical speed of 650 mph, the Goblin faced ...

The Goblin measured just 15 feet in length, and with the wings folded up for transport was only five feet wide, making it the smallest jet fighter ever built. It was what’s known as a ...

flying many early jet aircraft. Schoch rode in the XF-85 in the extended and tethered position under the bomber without the Goblin’s engine started to get a feel for the aircraft. The first ...

It was (and still is) the smallest fighter jet ever. The Goblin was small because it was designed to be deployed from the cramped bomber bay of a B-36 via a trapeze system. It was intended to act ...

By 1947, McDonnell Aircraft was able to build two prototypes of the X-85, a tiny jet with a rounded fuselage and a three-fin stabilizer on its rear. The XF-85, now called the Goblin, was powered ...

Key point: The XF-85 was an interesting idea. However, it wasn't a good one and the Goblin quickly became out of date. Its manufacturer called it the “Goblin”—and by looks alone, the egg ...

This egg-shaped jet lacked landing gear and relied on a hook to attach back to its mothership after missions. -Despite decent handling and a theoretical speed of 650 mph, the Goblin faced ...