Could the US ever build one? If so, would it be any useful? Could it turn the tide of a war?
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That was tried with the B36 Peacemaker Bomber as well. Small craft called Goblins would rest in the bomb bay and be released if attacked by enemy fighters. This was for he reconaissance variant of the B36 i think (google the cameras it had, they were huge). Of course, there was no way for the goblin to get back into the bomber or had a decent carrying capacity for bullets or fuel.