History's Most Dangerous Aircraft Models

The Britsol 188

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. 

Such a tiny plane was absolutely no match for any opposing force. It was quickly outgunned and outmatched by literally any standard fighter jet. The Goblin line was quickly scrapped and they went back to the drawing board. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.