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The IS-5 Kaczka (Instytut Szybownictwa – gliding institute) was a single-seat canard research glider designed and built in Poland from 1948.

Made by Jeżów Glider Workshop.

Empty Weight Lb
266
Stall Speed Mph
39
Designer
T. Kosti and I. Kaniewska
Span Ft
37
Max Speed Mph
112
Aspect Ratio
13
Wing Profile
Peyret
Glide Ratio
20
Span In
11
Wing Area Sqm
10
Gross Weight Lb
454
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
1
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
121
Gross Weight Kg
206
Min Sink Speed Mph
47
Height In
3
Stall Speed Kts
34
Sink Rate Ftmin
248
Manufacturer
Jeżów Glider Workshop
Max Speed Kts
97
First Flight
29
Max Speed Kmh
180
Height Ft
7
Origin
Poland
Min Sink Speed Kts
41
National Origin
Poland
Wing Area Sqft
108
Met Or Eng
met
Min Sink Speed Km/h
76
Span M
12
Length Ft
13
Height M
2
Similar Aircraft
* Rutan Solitaire
Stall Speed Kmh
63
Length In
2
Length M
4
Category
Polish sailplanes 1940-1949

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