A flown Russian advanced-fighter technology demonstrator with forward-swept wings used to explore aerodynamic, structural, and flight-control technologies for future combat aircraft.
Primary roleFighter
First flight1997
OriginRussian Federation
ManufacturerSukhoi Design Bureau
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-37 / Su-47 prototype | Prototype | Fighter | Russian Aerospace Forces |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
S-37 / Su-47 prototype
S-37 / Su-47 prototype — C018 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 1
Powerplant: 2 × Aviadvigatel D-30F6-family afterburning turbofans
Armament: Technology demonstrator; operational armament was not fielded on the prototype.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1998-99 — Jane's Information Group · Tier 3