Peter Grushin
Sh-Tandem
Developed in the early 2020s, the Sh‑Tandem is a lightweight, twin‑engine tandem‑wing aircraft created by Russian aerospace visionary Peter Grushin. Drawing inspiration from classic tandem‑wing concepts of the 1930s, Grushin combined modern composite materials with a novel control‑surface layout to achieve unprecedented efficiency and stability. The prototype rolled out in 2023, completed its maiden flight on 12 May 2024, and entered limited production the following year after receiving certification from the Russian Federal Aviation Authority.
Key features include a carbon‑fiber fuselage, two 115‑horsepower Rotax 915 iS powerplants mounted on the forward wing, and a fully digital flight‑control suite that integrates fly‑by‑wire assistance with GPS‑based autopilot. The tandem‑wing configuration provides a high lift‑to‑drag ratio, allowing the Sh‑Tandem to cruise at 220 km/h while burning less than 12 L per hour. Short‑field performance is remarkable; the aircraft can lift off within 140 m and operate from unpaved strips.
The Sh‑Tandem’s significance lies in reviving the tandem‑wing layout for modern civil aviation, proving that unconventional geometry can coexist with contemporary efficiency standards. Its success has spurred renewed interest in low‑cost, environmentally friendly trainers and has influenced a new generation of hybrid‑propulsion experimental aircraft worldwide.
Key features include a carbon‑fiber fuselage, two 115‑horsepower Rotax 915 iS powerplants mounted on the forward wing, and a fully digital flight‑control suite that integrates fly‑by‑wire assistance with GPS‑based autopilot. The tandem‑wing configuration provides a high lift‑to‑drag ratio, allowing the Sh‑Tandem to cruise at 220 km/h while burning less than 12 L per hour. Short‑field performance is remarkable; the aircraft can lift off within 140 m and operate from unpaved strips.
The Sh‑Tandem’s significance lies in reviving the tandem‑wing layout for modern civil aviation, proving that unconventional geometry can coexist with contemporary efficiency standards. Its success has spurred renewed interest in low‑cost, environmentally friendly trainers and has influenced a new generation of hybrid‑propulsion experimental aircraft worldwide.
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Production & History
- Units Produced
- 1
- First Flight
- 1937
Design & Classification
- Country of Origin
- Manufacturer
- Peter Grushin
- Designer
- Peter Grushin
- Developer
- Peter Grushin
- Wikidata ID
- Q17018573