Neiva Ipanema

Neiva · Brazil · first flew 1970 · light aircraft

The Neiva Ipanema is a Brazilian single-engine agricultural aircraft developed by Indústria Aeronáutica Neiva specifically for crop-dusting and aerial application operations. It is notable as the first certified aircraft to run on ethanol fuel.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	7.43 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Brazilian single-engine agricultural aircraft
Low-wing monoplane with large hopper ahead of cockpit
Designed specifically for crop-dusting in Brazilian conditions

Recognised by its low-wing monoplane layout, large chemical hopper mounted ahead of the single-seat cockpit, and conventional tail with a single radial or flat-six engine.

Specifications

The Neiva Ipanema has a length of 7.43 m (24 ft).
It has a wingspan of 11.69 m (38 ft).
Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
Typical crew: 1 pilot.

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History

First flown in 1970, the Ipanema was developed under Brazilian government contract to provide a domestically produced agricultural aircraft suited to the country's vast farmlands. Production has continued for decades, with over 1,000 aircraft built.

Variants

Multiple variants have been produced including the EMB-200, EMB-201, and EMB-202 Ipanema, with progressive engine and payload improvements; later versions run on anhydrous ethanol.

Where you'll see it

Widely used across Brazilian agriculture, the Ipanema remains in production and active service with Brazilian farmers and aerial application operators.

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