Moscow Aviation Institute Sh-Tandem
Moscow Aviation Institute · Soviet Union · first flew 1937 · fighter
The Sh-Tandem was a Soviet experimental tandem-wing aircraft designed and built by students of the Moscow Aviation Institute in the 1930s. It was intended to investigate unconventional aerodynamic configurations.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | No tailplane |
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- Soviet tandem-wing research aircraft of the 1930s
- No conventional tail — relies on rear wing for pitch control
- Student-designed experimental canard/tandem design
A tandem-wing aircraft with a forward main wing and a smaller rear wing replacing a conventional tail; the lack of a vertical tailplane and the twin-wing layout make it immediately distinctive.
Specifications
- The Moscow Aviation Institute Sh-Tandem has a length of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Completed and flown in 1937, the Sh-Tandem represented student-led research into tandem-wing (two-wing, no conventional tail) layouts. The design provided data on stability and control for this configuration. It did not lead to production aircraft but contributed to Soviet aeronautical research.
Variants
A single experimental aircraft; no variants.
Where you'll see it
Used purely for aeronautical research; never intended for operational service.
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