Why Russia’s Su-47 is the Most Distinct Fighter Jet Ever Built The Russian Su-47 is one of the world’s most distinct, most easily recognizable aircraft. The reason: forward-swept wings.
What You Need to Know: The Su-47 Golden Eagle was Russia's ambitious attempt to create a fifth-generation fighter jet to rival the U.S. F-22 Raptor.Developed in the 1980s, the Su-47 featured a ...
The Su-47 has a maximum speed of Mach 2.21 and a range of 2,100 miles. The jet can operate within a service ceiling of 59,000 feet and can handle 9g’s. With a 45,900 feet per minute climb rate ...