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 ...

All the Facts: The Russian Su-47, with its unique forward-swept wings, stands out as one of the most recognizable aircraft in the world. While forward-swept wings were explored in mid-century... What ...

The plane never entered serial production, but it did contribute mightily to the overall design and development of future Russian aircraft. Like a cancer patient getting a final burst of energy before ...

The Sukhoi Su-47 was one of Russia’s most daring fighter experiments, using forward-swept wings, advanced composites, and ...