Conquest 180

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Introduction and Development

The Conquest 180 is a light multipurpose aircraft, developed by the Brazilian aircraft manufacturing company Inpaer (Indústria Paulista de Aeronáutica). This aircraft, a further development of the Conquest 160 model, was first introduced in 2003.

Design and Powerplant

The Conquest 180 is a two-seater, strut-braced high-wing monoplane, equipped with a four-cylinder Rotax 912ULS engine providing 100 hp (75 kW). It features a Warp Drive fixed-pitch propeller. Alternatively, Lycoming or Jabiru 3200A engines, both rated at 120 hp, can be used as power plant options.

Variants and Pricing

Starting in 2005, the Conquest 210 variant entered serial production, featuring the same powerplant but incorporating retractable landing gear. Both versions are supplied as ready-to-fly products. In 2012, the standard Conquest 180 cost 184,900 Brazilian Reals (US$36,635).

Technical Specifications

Modification	Conquest 180
Wingspan, m	9.70
Length, m	6.75
Height, m	2.36
Empty weight	390
Takeoff weight	600
Engine type	1 Piston engine Rotax 912ULS
Power, hp	1 x 100
Maximum speed, km/h	205
Cruising speed, km/h	185
Practical range, km	1200
Practical ceiling, m	4570
Crew, crew members	2

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