Su-47 Berkut

The Su-47 Berkut (Russian: Су-47 Беркут, or Firkin; English: Golden Eagle) is an experimental forward-swept wing fighter aircraft developed by Sukhoi.

Strangereal universe
During the Belkan War, the Su-47 was extensively used by Belkan pilots. One of the most prominent units of the war was the Gault Team, which, according to some sources, used it even during the A World With No Boundaries uprising in an attempt to halt the Galm Team's advance to Avalon Dam. In addition Anne "Nachtigall" Zweig and Ashley "Grabacr" Bernitz were among the other aces to fly the Berkut.

During the Usean Continental War, the most well-known unit that operated the Su-47 was the Albireo Squadron, which flew for the Usean Rebel Forces. Additionally, one of their aces, callsign Fox Force Four, also used the aircraft.

During the Second Usean Continental War, the Berkut was utilised by the Federal Erusea Air Force. A known pilot was one of the FEAF's aces, callsign Smirnova.

During the Circum-Pacific War, the Belkan Air Force once again used the aircraft.

During the Emmeria-Estovakia War, Su-47s were used by the Estovakian Air Force. A notable pilot was Estovakian ace Ozren Milos, callsign Kentavr.

During the Aurelian War, Su-47s were operated by the Leasath Air Force during the closing stages of the war. A notable pilot was LAF ace Dusk.

Joint Assault universe
The Su-47 was used by the Golden Axe Plan Private Army with a notable pilot named Lily. Antares Squadron also had access to the aircraft during the Valahia Crisis.

Game analysis
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies=

"Unique forward-swept wings and canards provide unmatched turning ability. It also has some Stealth ability."

- Hangar description


 * AVAILABILITY
 * Complete "Siege of Farbanti". Costs $889,000.


 * STATISTICS
 * Speed: High
 * Air-to-Air: Maximum
 * Air-to-Ground: Medium-Low
 * Mobility: High
 * Stability: Medium-High
 * Defense: High


 * WEAPONS
 * GUN x900
 * MSSL x78
 * Quick Maneuver Air-to-Air Missile x10
 * Unguided Bomb (Large) x18


 * COLORS
 * Color 1: Black body.
 * Color 2: Bicolor desert camouflage.
 * Color 3: White camouflage body. Costs $1,560,000.

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Trivia

 * The Ace Combat 04 rendition of the Berkut is notable for being a transitional model. It has slightly different proportions and has several inaccuracies. Its overall appearance is a synthesis of the earlier Su-43 (from Ace Combat 3) and the real world Su-47. This is due to the fact that the real aircraft had very few references at the time. This discrepancy was remedied later in Ace Combat 5, where a more accurate model is used.
 * Despite being only a demonstrator in real life, it's been one of the most widely used enemy aircraft in the Ace Combat series from Shattered Skies to the Belkan War.
 * Surprisingly, there is not one Su-47 seen in the campaign missions of Assault Horizon, probably due to the game's real world setting and the fact that only four of them currently exist. This raises some questions as to how Task Force 108 was able to gain one for their arsenal and managed to get it combat worthy.
 * Using the Quick Turn skill with this aircraft results in ridiculously high maneuverability, which can be both a blessing and a curse. At best, it can allow players to get out of an enemy's sights and launch their own attack; at worst, it can disorient players to the point they can't tell ground from sky until it's too late. It comes at the cost of stability, however; the Berkut has trouble slowing down to countermaneuver speed without stalling. But even without this skill, it has the highest mobility of all available aircraft.
 * In Assault Horizon, during the briefing of the mission, Motherland, several photos of Ace Combat 6's Su-47 are on the walls.