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The XF-85 Goblin ‘Parasite Fighter’ Summed Up in 4 Words

Key Points and Summary - The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin was a bizarre Cold War experiment: a tiny, egg-shaped "parasite fighter" designed to be carried inside the bomb bay of a massive B-36 bomber. -The ...
The National Interest

Meet the XF-85 Goblin: This Cold War Mini-Jet Protected America’s Nuclear Bombers

Here’s What You Need to Know: The Goblin was an interesting idea that quickly became outdated. Its manufacturer called it the “Goblin”—and by looks alone, the egg-shaped jet certainly deserved the ...
The National Interest

XF-85 Was a Real ‘Parasite Fighter’ (Built for a ‘Flying’ Aircraft Carrier)

Summary and Key Points: The XF-85 Goblin, designed by McDonnell Aircraft, was an innovative “parasite” fighter intended for deployment from “flying aircraft carriers.” -The concept was developed ...
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That time the Air Force designed a tiny fighter jet to launch from strategic bombers

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Goblin Parasite Fighter: The Strange Little Jet Designed To Be Launched From A Bomber

As the Cold War was kicked into high gear at the end of World War II, long-range strategic bombers like the proven Boeing B-29 Stratofortress, the ironically named Convair B-36 Peacemaker, and the ...