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AvPay offers a global marketplace for IPE 02 Nhapecan sailplanes, connecting buyers and sellers across the USA, North America, UK, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America, and beyond. The IPE 02 Nhapecan is a Brazilian single seat sailplane developed for training and club soaring operations. Discover available IPE 02 Nhapecan gliders in our worldwide listings, including aircraft suited to instructional environments and recreational cross country flying.
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Interesting facts about the IPE 02 Nhapecan
✈ The IPE 02 Nhapecan first flew on 24 May 1979 as the initial prototype of the Nhapecan glider family.
✈ IPE Aeronaves developed the aircraft in Brazil to provide a domestically produced training sailplane for local flying clubs.
✈ The certified production model known as the IPE 02B Nhapecan II entered service in 1986.
✈ By 1990 approximately 80 examples of the Nhapecan II had been produced which makes surviving aircraft relatively limited in number.
✈ The sailplane uses a conventional high aspect ratio wing to deliver a published glide ratio of 32.
✈ With an empty weight of 340 kg and a gross weight of 540 kg the aircraft sits within a practical club training weight envelope.
✈ The design reflects late twentieth century composite and metal construction practices aimed at durability in instructional use.
✈ A proposed improved development known as the Nhapecan III was built as a prototype but did not proceed to series production.
Model Variants for buyers to consider when purchasing an IPE 02 Nhapecan
Recognised variants of the IPE 02 Nhapecan include the original IPE 02A Nhapecan prototype which flew in 1979, the IPE 02B Nhapecan II which became the primary certified production instructional model from 1986, and the IPE Nhapecan III prototype which represented an improved development but did not enter series production. For buyers the Nhapecan II is the most relevant version due to its production status and operational record, while prototype variants are of interest primarily from a historical perspective.
IPE 02 Nhapecan Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. This information should not be used for flight planning or operational decision making. Individual aircraft condition, refurbishment status and local certification standards will influence exact performance figures. Always confirm precise details with the seller and the appropriate aviation authority.
Length: 8.54 m (28 ft 0 in)
Wingspan: 16.6 m (54 ft 6 in)
Height: 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Empty Weight: 340 kg (750 lb)
Gross Weight: 540 kg (1,190 lb)
Maximum Glide Ratio: 32
Rate of Sink: 0.65 m/s (128 ft/min)
FAQs About the IPE 02 Nhapecan
What type of aircraft is the IPE 02 Nhapecan?
The IPE 02 Nhapecan is a single seat sailplane developed in Brazil for training and club soaring operations.
When did the IPE 02 Nhapecan first fly?
The first prototype of the Nhapecan family flew on 24 May 1979.
Which version of the IPE 02 Nhapecan entered full production?
The IPE 02B Nhapecan II became the certified instructional production model beginning in 1986.
How many IPE 02 Nhapecan II sailplanes were built?
By 1990 approximately 80 examples of the Nhapecan II had been produced.
What glide performance can buyers expect from the IPE 02 Nhapecan?
Published performance data lists a maximum glide ratio of 32 with a minimum sink rate of 0.65 m/s under standard conditions.
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