Kit de plastico Escala 1:72 All-metal Low-wing Monoplane Condor - Ready in All of 376 Days Kurt Tank, a young designer at Focke-Wulf, had developed a concept for a four-engine all-metal long-distance aircraft which could be used on transatlantic airline routes. In 1937 he bet that he could deliver a functional low-wing monoplane within a year's time. He only missed the deadline by 11 days before his Condor could actually take to the skies. The First German Aircraft, the Berlin, Flew Non-stop to New York This successful concept was also adapted for military use by further developing a long-distance reconnaissance aircraft and a long-range bomber. ; The C-8 which could carry two HS 293 guided missiles was the last military version.