Sukhoi Su-47 (PAK-FA)

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Specifications Table
SU-47 Berkut Specifications
Primary Function	N/A
Contractor	Sukhoi
Crew	One
Unit Cost	N/A
Powerplant	two Aviadvigatel D-30F6 afterburning turbofans at 68,340 lb (303.8 kN) each (original) two Saturn/ Lyul'ka AL-37FU afterburning turbofans at 63,930 lb (284.4 kN) each w/ afterburner (planned)
Dimensions
Length	72.83 ft (22.60 m)
Wingspan	74.00 ft (16.70 m)
Height	19.33 ft (5.90 m)
Weights Empty	N/A
Maximum Takeoff	74,955 lb (34,000 kg)
Performance
Speed	1,555 mph (2,500 km/h)
Ceiling	61,680 ft (18,800 m)
Range	2,100 nm (3,880 km) -- typical
Armament	14 hard points designed for AA-11 Archer missiles, 37mm single-barrel cannon

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The Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut (Russian: Су-47 "Беркут" - golden eagle), designated S-32 and/or S-37 during initial development, is an experimental supersonic jet fighter developed by the Sukhoi Corporation. The NATO reporting name for this aircraft is "Firkin".

The distinguishing feature of the aircraft is its forward swept wing, similar to that of the Grumman X-29.

Originally known as the S-37, Sukhoi redesignated its advanced test aircraft as the Su-47 in 2002. The change reflected the company's decision to market the design as a production fighter rather than as an experimental prototype. Also commonly referred to as the Berkut (Golden Eagle), the Su-47 was originally built as Russia's principal testbed for composite materials and sophisticated fly-by-wire control systems. The aircraft makes use of forward-swept wings allowing superb maneuverability and operation at angles of attack up to 45

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Su-47

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