Suppose the identical quality that renders a fighter aircraft revolutionary is also the one that keeps it from ever actually flying as a weapon of war. The Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut is a stark case history ...

A swept forward wing configuration, like that visible on the Su-47, is known for its impact upon airflow and drag, aerodynamic characteristics which of course greatly impact maneuverability. A ...

Sukhoi privately developed the Su-47 after the Soviet collapse, using extensive composite materials to make its radical ...

Due to changes in military strategy and technological breakthroughs, fighter jets are always evolving, with constant improvements made to radar, propulsion, and design. A notable feature developed for ...

Click to open image viewer. America's first swept-wing jet fighter, the F-86 Sabre joined the ranks of great fighter aircraft during combat operations high above the Yalu River in Korea. Even though ...