IPE Quero Quero
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The KW-1b Quero Quero (named for a South American bird which nests on grasslands and is found in most airfields) is a sailplane that was produced in Brazil in the 1970s and 80s. 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.

Made by Indústria Paranaense de Estruturas.

Empty Weight Lb
370
Wing Area Sqm
12
Designer
Kuno Widmaier
Aspect Ratio
18
Glide Ratio
28
Span In
3
Gross Weight Lb
600
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
156
Crew
One pilot
Empty Weight Kg
170
Gross Weight Kg
270
Height In
5
Sink Rate Ftmin
130
Manufacturer
Indústria Paranaense de Estruturas
Max Speed Mph
90
Max Speed Kmh
159
Height Ft
4
Span Ft
49
National Origin
Brazil
Wing Area Sqft
126
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
15
Length Ft
21
Height M
1
Length In
3
Length M
6
Category
Brazilian sailplanes 1970-1979
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