IPD Periquito
IPD (Instituto de Pesquisas e Desenvolvimento) · Brazil · first flew 1957 · glider
The IPD Periquito was a Brazilian single-seat, high-wing sailplane designed in 1956 by Guido Pessotti. Periquito is the Brazilian name for the parakeet.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.55 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing single-seat sailplane of wooden construction
- Plywood and canvas covering
- Fixed central skate with a fixed skid on the tail
The Periquito has a wooden structure covered in plywood and canvas. It is a small single-seater with a fixed central skate and a fixed skid under the tail.
Specifications
- The IPD Periquito has a length of 5.55 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Periquito I was developed at the Institute of Aeronautics and Space at Sao Jose dos Campos, and one was built. Its evolution, the Periquito II, made its first flight in 1957 and was put into production in 1959.
Variants
There were two versions: the Periquito I, of which one was built, and the Periquito II, of which eight were built.
Where you'll see it
Nine Periquitos were built in total. A Periquito II is preserved in the TAM Museum.
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