Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut is a forward-swept-wing technology demonstrator built by Sukhoi in Russia. It first flew in 1997, but it never entered regular service. Test forward-swept wings, which can make a fighter extra agile at slow speeds.
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- Top speed2,200 km/h (1,367 mph)
- Range3,300 km (2,051 miles)
- First flight1997
- Wingspan16.7 m (55 ft)
Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut specs
| Top speed | 2,200 km/h (1,367 mph) · Mach 2.07A design figure. In tests it was flown more gently. |
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| Range | 3,300 km (2,051 miles) |
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| Length | 22.6 m (74 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 16.7 m (55 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 35 t (77,161 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot |
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| Engines | 2 × Aviadvigatel D-30F6 turbofan |
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| First flight | 1997 |
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| Entered service | Never entered regular service |
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| Built by | Sukhoi (Russia) |
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Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut facts
- Its wings sweep forward instead of back, so it looks like it is flying backwards!
- Only one was built, to test ideas for future fighters.
Quick quiz
When did the Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut first fly?
In 1997.
Who built the Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut?
Sukhoi, in Russia.
How fast can the Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut fly?
Its top speed is 2,200 km/h (1,367 mph) · Mach 2.07.
How far can the Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut fly?
About 3,300 km (2,051 miles).
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