The experimental Su-47 Russian demonstrator fighter jet was somewhat of a short-lived demonstrator, yet numerous public accounts suggest that its innovations propelled development of the country's two ...

Why the Su-47 failed: There are dozens of military aircraft that could have been the “next big thing,” but never made it off the drawing board – while there are dozens more that resulted in little ...

Summary: The Su-47 Berkut, developed in post-Soviet Russia during the 1990s, showcased forward-swept wings and was an attempt at a stealth fighter, though experts debate its stealth capabilities.

Sukhoi revived a forward-swept wing concept as an internal bet to outpace rival programs and secure a future fifth-generation role. Composite materials made the wing concept viable, enabling high ...