The Sukhoi Su-47 "Berkut" was one of the most ambitious fighter jet experiments in aviation history. Featuring forward-swept wings, this Russian aircraft aimed to achieve unmatched maneuverability, ...

Forward-swept versions of the Bell X-1, the Douglas D-558, and the North American P-51 Mustang were all proposed. Back then, ...

Two high-bypass turbofans, mounted under 34-degree swept wings, power the KC-46A to takeoff at gross weights up to 415,000 pounds. Nearly all internal fuel can be pumped through the boom ...

The plane never entered serial production, but it did contribute mightily to the overall design and development of future Russian aircraft.

It’s primarily intended for straight wings with a continuous profile, but it should be adaptable to tapered/swept wings too. A well-designed airframe is essential when pushing aircraft to the ...