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Another very interesting aircraft is the experimental Su-47, with only one ever being built. Its forward-swept wing design make it a treat for the eye. https:/
by CatsoCatsoCatso 10y ago
Another very interesting aircraft is the experimental Su-47, with only one ever being built. Its forward-swept wing design make it a treat for the eye.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-47 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-47
- at-fates-hands 10y agoI saw in the article they mentioned new prototypes in the near future. You think they'll have something to unveil in the next few years?
- CatsoCatsoCatso 10y agoThe accepted and very informed answer to to a similar question on StackOverflow concludes that it is unlikely. http://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/2360/what-are-the-advantages-of-a-forward-swept-wing-over-a-rearward-swept-wing http://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/2360/what-are-th... See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward-swept_wing#Return_of_the_fast_jet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward-swept_wing#Return_of_t... They do look incredibly cool though.