IPD Periquito explained
The IPD Periquito (Brazilian name for the parakeet bird), was a single-seat sailplane of high-wing construction designed in 1956 by Guido Pessotti in Brazil.
It had a wooden construction, with a plywood and canvas covering. Little conventional train, with fixed center skate and fixed drumstick, half-embedded. There was also a fixed skate on the tail.
Variants
- Periquito I: Developed at the Institute of Aeronautics and Space, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, was designed to fulfill the following requirements as indicated in order of priority. One built.
Periquito II: Evolution of the Periquito I, this glider made its first flight in 1957 and was put into production in 1959. Eight were built.
See also
References
- Book: Taylor, John W. R.. John W. R. Taylor. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1965–66. 1965. Sampson Low, Marston & Company, Ltd.. London.
- Book: Pereira, Roberto. Enciclopédia de Aviões Brasileiros. 1997. Editora Globo. São Paulo. 9788525021373.
