McDonnell XF-85 Goblin - Specifications

Specifications

Data from Experimental & Prototype U.S. Air Force Jet Fighters, Boeing, National Museum of the United States Air Force.

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 14 ft 10 in (4.5 m)
  • Wingspan: 21 ft 1 in (6.4 m)
  • Height: 8 ft 3 in (2.5 m)
  • Wing area: 90 sq ft (8.3 m²)
  • Empty weight: 3,740 lb (1,700 kg)
  • Loaded weight: 4,550 lb (2,050 kg)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 5,600 lb (2,500 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Westinghouse XJ34-WE-22 turbojet, 3,000 lbf (13.3 kN)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 650 mph (estimated) (565 knots; 1,069 km/h)
  • Service ceiling: 48,000 ft (14,600 m)
  • Rate of climb: 12,500 ft/min (3,800 m/min)
  • Wing loading: 51 lb/sq ft (247 kg/m²)
  • Thrust/weight: 0.66

Armament

  • 4 × 0.50 in (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns

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