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The Condor Shoestring (originally known as the Ast Special and the Mercury Air Shoestring) was a Formula One racing aircraft built by Carl and Vincent Ast to compete in the Cleveland National Air Races in 1949. It was a highly streamlined mid-wing cantilever monoplane with fixed tailwheel undercarriage. The mainwheels were covered with spats.

Made by Condor AeroMercury AirCondor Aero for homebuilding.

Empty Weight Lb
565
Designer
Rodney Kreimendahl
Eng 1 Type
Continental O-190
Max Speed Mph
240
Eng 1 Kw
64
Span In
Gross Weight Lb
800
Crew
One pilot
Climb Rate Ftmin
3000
Empty Weight Kg
256
Gross Weight Kg
362
Height In
8
Climb Rate Ms
15
Manufacturer
Condor Aero
Mercury Air
Condor Aero for homebuilding
First Flight
1949
Max Speed Kmh
386
Height Ft
4
Span Ft
19
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
6
Length Ft
17
Height M
1
Eng 1 Hp
85
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
8
Length M
5
Category
Homebuilt aircraft
United States sport aircraft 1940-1949

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