The INPAER Conquest is a light aircraft produced in Brazil by Indústria Paulista de Aeronáutica Ltda (INPAER). Classified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) under the type designator INCQ, the aircraft is categorized as a single-engine piston landplane (L1P). It is primarily utilized within the general aviation sector for private and recreational flight operations.
While comprehensive production records are not publicly available, evidence from aircraft registries and accident reports indicates the aircraft was in production by 2009. Specifically, a Conquest 180 with manufacturer serial number C18-085 was recorded as being manufactured in 2009. This serial number suggests that at least 85 airframes had been produced by that year, although the total production volume remains unknown. The exact start and end dates of the production run have not been documented in available English-language technical sources.
Technically, the Conquest is designed as a piston-powered landplane. One known variant is the Conquest 180, a designation that implies a nominal power output of approximately 180 hp, though the specific engine manufacturer and model designation are not explicitly recorded in official technical data sheets. The aircraft is designed to accommodate at least two occupants, as evidenced by accident reports involving the type, and is operated by a single pilot.
In terms of service history, the INPAER Conquest has seen use exclusively in the civil sector. It is frequently operated by private owners in Brazil, with some aircraft registered in the "PU-" experimental or light-sport aircraft (LSA) categories. There is no documented evidence of the Conquest being utilized for military purposes, state agency operations, or commercial scheduled services. The aircraft continues to be active in the Brazilian general aviation community, with documented flights of Conquest 180 LSA aircraft occurring as recently as 2022.