Actually the files on the Goblin, stated that the test program proved that it was very difficult to control. The test pilot almost lost his life hooking back on during the test.
@RobSar63 I've never read anything that indicates the aircraft itself was hard to control. Only that the turbulence under the carrier ship made the job of reengaging dangerous.
This thing looking incontrolable...but the real Gobling was stable and fly good, but he's performance was not so good as a standard aircraft, only the recovery manoeuver was very difficult because the turbulences from the bomber.
With the Curtiss biplanes on the airships Macon and Akron, the reconvery manoeuver was in comparision relative easy...
@77barrj XF-85 Goblin which was designed to drop out of the bombay of large bombers to deal off attackers which was very unsucessful. And probally the most demented jet in the world
@77barrj yeah, it was meant to be a fighter escort for bombers, back when fighter aircraft range was very limited, but bombers' range wasn't. it was meant to hook onto the belly of said bomber via a trapeze like device as a"parasite" fighter.
Actually the files on the Goblin, stated that the test program proved that it was very difficult to control. The test pilot almost lost his life hooking back on during the test.
RobSar63 9 months ago
@RobSar63 I've never read anything that indicates the aircraft itself was hard to control. Only that the turbulence under the carrier ship made the job of reengaging dangerous.
PLANAutomation 8 months ago
A bit more cheering might help...??!!! Ha!! Cool test flight.... interesting subject!
theangelojack 1 year ago
judging by the long takeoff and slow acceleration it appears to be underpowered
JetFlyyer 1 year ago
Gravity Wins!
GeneralAnimator 1 year ago
This thing looking incontrolable...but the real Gobling was stable and fly good, but he's performance was not so good as a standard aircraft, only the recovery manoeuver was very difficult because the turbulences from the bomber.
With the Curtiss biplanes on the airships Macon and Akron, the reconvery manoeuver was in comparision relative easy...
oiseautempete 1 year ago
GET OFF THE RUNWAY! GET OFF THE RUNWAY!
SPAZANATA 1 year ago
wtf is that thing supposed to be?
77barrj 2 years ago
@77barrj XF-85 Goblin which was designed to drop out of the bombay of large bombers to deal off attackers which was very unsucessful. And probally the most demented jet in the world
JetFlyyer 1 year ago
@77barrj a concept fighter jet in the '50s lol
XxBillyGoatNinjaxX 1 year ago
@77barrj yeah, it was meant to be a fighter escort for bombers, back when fighter aircraft range was very limited, but bombers' range wasn't. it was meant to hook onto the belly of said bomber via a trapeze like device as a"parasite" fighter.
demonofrazgriz333 1 year ago
I thing if you set the airplane as a delta wing using the wing as elevons the airplane will be more stable and more pitching control
akqsc 2 years ago
did you ever get it sorted ?
rallywrxwagon 2 years ago