IPT-1 Gafanhoto
Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas · Brazil · first flew 1942 · glider
The IPT-1 Gafanhoto (Portuguese for grasshopper) was a Brazilian single-seat monoplane glider designed and built for general flying.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat monoplane glider
- High-wing layout
- Wingspan of 15.35 m on a 5.40 m airframe
It is a high-wing monoplane glider with a span of 15.35 m and a length of 5.40 m.
Specifications
- The IPT-1 Gafanhoto has a length of 5.4 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.35 m (50 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was built by the Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas and first flew in 1942.
Variants
Two examples were built.
Where you'll see it
It was designed and manufactured for general flying.
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