Russian Su-47 fighter jet gains swept wings
Russian experimental fighter jetSu-47 "Berkut" gains swept wings. This makes it one of the most recognizable aircraft in the world. The characteristics of this aircraft were named in the publication of the American version 19FortyFive.
The fighter jet gained a forward-swept wing that pointed forward. The aircraft used parts from the series Su-27 fighter jets. It is worth noting that aircraft with such wings are characterized by a higher lift-to-drag ratio and higher stability at high angles of attack. In addition, the swept wing provides better maneuverability and controllability at low speeds, as well as improved takeoff and landing characteristics.
The maximum speed of the aircraft is 2250 kilometers per hour. The Su-47 can fly up to 1850 kilometers. The experimental fighter was built in a replica.
Ideas gleaned from the Su-47 program were applied in the development of the Russian Su-35 4th generation ++ fighter as well as the fifth generation Su-57. ”
In May, a 19FortyFive publication stated that the Su-47 was being developed to counter the fifth-generation American F-22 Raptor fighter jet.
In the same month, 19FortyFive compared the Su-47 to the 1985 American X-29 single-engine forward sweep that broke the sound barrier. wing plane compared to
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