The Aerodrome
In 1901, scientist and inventor Samuel Pierpont designed an airplane that could successfully fly for over a mile. He then went on to create the very first manned power flight. The Aerodrome was quite impressive with its 52 hp radial and a successful power-to-weight ratio, but unfortunately, it failed and twice landed in the Potomac River.
The Aerodrome
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The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
This plane was made for one specific reason: to be a parasite fighter. If you aren’t sure what this means, imagine this small plane attached to a much larger plane, being ejected mid-flight to help fight off enemy planes. While this sounds brilliant, it did not work out as planned; these small planes got overpowered by huge enemy planes and their weapons.
The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
