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The mcdonnell xf85 goblin was a parasite fighter intended to be carried in the bomb bay of the giant convair b36 italiano. Jul 30, 2016 the mcdonnell xf85 goblin was the only american aircraft designed on the drawing board as a parasite fighter meant to be launched from, and retrieved by, another aircraft in flight. Fs2002fs2004 mcdonnell xf 85 goblin complete with base model. Such an aircraft was requested as early as 1942, but it was not until 1948 that the goblin made its first flight. Dec 17, 2015 fsxfs2004 boeing 767300er austrian airlines myaustrian, oelay repaint of the skyspirit2010 b767300er. Testing of the first xf85 began at muroc air test center, now edwards afb, california, in june 1948. Anyway, my team and i made a xf85 goblin that is playable in user missions. Fsxfs2004 boeing 767300er austrian airlines welcome to. The xf 85 parasite fighter was developed to protect b36 bombers flying beyond the range of conventional escort fighters. Fifty five photos of the xf85 from early to final configurations. The xf85 goblin aircraft, fighter, aircraft design. Clickable 3d panel, including all the real functions of the plane.
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