History's Most Dangerous Aircraft Models

The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin

This tiny little plane was better known as a "parasite fighter." This meant that it would latch onto a larger aircraft and deployed when said aircraft went under attack. In theory, this would work just fine. Sadly, in practice, it was totally useless. 

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