Gliders1970s Brazilian sailplane
KW 1 Quero Quero
The KW-1b Quero Quero (Brazilian name for the southern lapwing bird) is a sailplane that was produced in Brazil in the 1970s and 1980s. It is a conventional, single seat design of wooden construction. The undercarriage is a fixed monowheel, and construction is of wood (freijó and plywood) throughout.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- IPE
- Category
- Gliders
- First flight
- 1969-12-18
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 78 kt
- Max speed
- 78 kt
- Max takeoff weight
- 600 lb
- Empty weight
- 370 lb
- Seats
- 1
- Length
- 21 ft
- Wingspan
- 49 ft
- Height
- 5 ft
- Number built
- 156
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.