The Russian company "S7 Group" announced that the "Tango" light aircraft, equipped with the Russian-made APD-520 Lider engine, successfully carried out its first test flight with this engine.
A statement issued by the organization read: "Our company Spectra Aircraft conducted the first flight of the Tango light aircraft, equipped with a test model of the domestically produced APD-520 Lider piston engine. The aircraft was piloted during the flight by the Russian test pilot and director of the Shaplgin Institute of Aviation Sciences, Vladimir Barsuk."
As part of the test flight, the aircraft flew in a circular route, then landed successfully at the same airport from which it took off. S7 Group confirmed that all aircraft systems worked normally, and that the flight was completed according to the plans laid out precisely.
This flight was preceded by a series of tests, including examining the performance of the experimental engine model within the aircraft structure, where it was operated and tested in all operating modes, in addition to measuring the operating time and speed of reaching the required number of revolutions, after which the aircraft was approved for flight tests.
The Tango is a four-seater light aircraft designed for basic flight training and personal use, developed by the Russian company Spectra Aircraft in cooperation with the Russian Zhukovsky Aviation Institute. Serial deliveries of this aircraft are expected to begin in 2027.
