IPE Quero Quero
| Quero Quero | |
|---|---|
| Role | Sailplane |
| National origin | Brazil |
| Manufacturer | IPE |
| Designer | Kuno Widmaier |
| First flight | Template:Avyear |
| Number built | 156 |
The KW-1b Quero Quero (Brazilian name for the southern lapwing bird) is a sailplane that was produced in Brazil in the 1970s and 1980s. It is a conventional, single seat design of wooden construction. The undercarriage is a fixed monowheel, and construction is of wood (freijó and plywood) throughout.
The original KW-1 prototype, designed and constructed by Kuno Widmaier, first flew in 1969. At the time CTA (Brazilian Aviation Authority at the time) was looking for a new sailplane of brazilian design to re-equip the Aeroclubs. Other types were considered, but the good results achieved by Widmaier called attention of the selection group.[1] IPE started the process of adaptations required for certification and assembly production: taller cockpit,redesigned nose, and enlarged rudder[2], it achieved Brazilian certification in December 1976 and was produced by IPE (Indústria Paranaense de Estruturas). 156 were produced and supplied to Brazilian flying clubs. Many soaring records were established with the type, and it still is the most numerous glider type in Brazil.
Specifications (variant)
General characteristics
- Crew: One pilot
- Aspect ratio: 18
Performance
- Maximum glide ratio: 28
References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 534.
- Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1977-78. London: Jane's Yearbooks. p. 578.
- Hardy, Michael (1982). Gliders and Sailplanes of the World. Shepperton: Ian Allan. pp. 59–60.
- Simons, Martin (2004). Sailplanes 1965 - 2000 (Volume 3).
- Andrade, Roberto Pereira de (1976). Construção Aeronautica no Brasil 1910-1976. pp. 233–234.
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