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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
McDonnell XF-85 'Goblin' SN: 46-523

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Description
  Manufacturer:McDonnell
  Base model:F-85
  Designation:XF-85
  Nickname:Goblin
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Status:Experimental
  First Flew:1948/08/23
  See Also:
  Serial/Bureau Number:46-523
  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 14' 10.5" 4.5 m
  Height:8' 3.25" 2.5 m
  Wingspan: 21' 1.5" 6.4 m
  Wingarea: 90.0 sq ft 8.3 sq m
  Empty Weight: 3,740 lb 1,696 kg
  Gross Weight: 4,550 lb 2,063 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Westinghouse J34-WE-37
  Thrust (each): 3,000 lb 1,360 kg

Performance
  Max Speed: 664 mph 1,069 km/h 577 kt