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, ...

One such warplane, the Su-47 Berkut, was itself a bit of a contradiction. With its forward-swept wings and black body, the plane was named the “Golden Eagle” (“Berkut” in Russian).