KW 1 Quero Quero
IPE · Brazil · first flew 1969 · light aircraft
The IPE KW 1 Quero Quero is a Brazilian single-seat training sailplane first flown in 1969, named after the southern lapwing (Quero-quero), a bird common in southern Brazil. It was designed to provide Brazilian gliding clubs with an affordable, domestically-produced training glider.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.47 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Unpowered sailplane — no engine
- Brazilian single-seat training glider named after a native bird
- Built by IPE (Indústria Paranaense de Estruturas) for Brazilian gliding clubs
A simple high-wing single-seat glider with a straight wing, conventional tail, and an unpowered sailplane profile — similar in character to European primary trainers of the same era such as the Ka 7.
Specifications
- The KW 1 Quero Quero has a length of 6.47 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 159 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
IPE (Indústria Paranaense de Estruturas) was a Brazilian manufacturer that built several glider designs to support the growing sport gliding movement in Brazil. The Quero Quero filled a need for a simple, rugged primary trainer suited to Brazilian conditions and budgets.
Variants
IPE produced several glider types including the Urupema and Nhapecan; the KW 1 was the primary trainer in the range.
Where you'll see it
Used by Brazilian gliding clubs and potentially the Brazilian Air Force for glider training from the late 1960s onward; not exported significantly.
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