The Su-47 Berkut (Russian: Су-47 Беркут, or Firkin; English: Golden Eagle) is an experimental forward-swept wing fighter aircraft.
History[]
Strangereal[]
Belkan Air Force pilots extensively used the Su-47 during the Belkan War. The Gault Team was one of the most prominent Belkan units that used the aircraft.[1] In addition, ace pilots Anne Zweig and Ashley Bernitz also flew the Su-47.[2]
Some pilots in the Usean Rebel Forces used the Su-47 during the Usean coup d'état. These included Albireo Squadron (except the flight leader) and the ace pilot known as Fox Force Four.[3]
The Federal Erusea Air Force owned some S-37A models during the Continental War, but did not utilize them until the defense of Farbanti at the end of the war.[4] An Erusean S-37A ace pilot known as Smirnova joined the rebellious officers in taking control of Megalith.[5]
The Belkan Air Force continued using the Su-47 during the Circum-Pacific War. A large number of Belkan Su-47 pilots flew to the Vladimir Mountains in Yuktobania to intercept Wardog Squadron,[6] but Belka only used its remaining Su-47s to defend its own territory following that engagement.[7][8][9]
The Estovakian Air Force used Su-47s during the Emmeria-Estovakia War. One Estovakian ace pilot, Ozren Milos, fought Emmerians over Mount Marcello early in the war.[10] Estovakia tasked a unit of four Su-47s to defend San Loma from Emmeria's counteroffensive.[11] Estovakian officers opposing the treaty[12] later deployed large numbers of Su-47s to attack Gracemeria during the cruise missile attack[13] and to defend the Chandelier.[14] The Emmerian Air Force would occasionally use modified Su-47s for airshows.[15]
The Berkut was utilized in the later stages of the Lighthouse War in limited numbers. One of the first deployments of the Su-47 during the war was by Mimic Squadron of General Resource Limited's Guardian Mercenaries during Operation Sighthound. These Berkuts were outfitted with advanced ECM systems which could interfere with targetting systems.[16] Mimic once again flew Berkuts six days later, where they were engaged and shot down by Trigger and Count during Operation Domino.[17] Another notable Su-47 pilot was Erusea's Jules Martin, who joined a flight of Su-35S Flanker-Es intended to reinforce the failing defenses of the Erusean airbase at Cape Rainy; however, both he and the Flanker-Es were shot down by Trigger.[18] Erusean Su-47s were later seen as part of Farbanti's defenses during Operation Giant's Step,[19] and at the end of the war where Radical Eruseans used the aircraft during Operation Daredevil.[20]
The only pilot to canonically use an Su-47 during the Aurelian War was Leasath Air Force ace pilot Dusk.[21]
Joint Assault universe[]
The Su-47 was used by the Golden Axe Plan Private Army with a notable pilot named Lily.[22] Antares Squadron also had access to the aircraft during the Valahia Crisis.
Assault Horizon universe[]
Infinity universe[]
The Su-47 was one of the many aircraft Wernher and Noah Enterprises reproduced with their Advanced Automated Aviation Plant. United Nations Forces, mercenaries, and the USEA Federation forces in Europe all used this aircraft during Operation Eternal Liberation.
Game Analysis[]
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown[]
- "A large multirole fighter whose unique forward-swept wings give it an instantly recognizable shape and a maneuverability that surpasses all craft that came before it. Its nickname is "Berkut"."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- The Su-47 is available on the Aircraft Tree and it costs 640,000 MRP. It requires purchasing the Su-34 Fullback.
Statistics
Weapons
Part Slots
- BODY: 34
- ARMS: 34
- MISC: 34
Named Pilots
- 2nd Lt. Jules Martin (GADFLY)
- Otto van Dalsen (RAGE)
- Elke van Dalsen (SCREAM)
Skins
- Osea: White nose, black body and white tail tips
- Erusea: White and Grey two-tone camouflage (Unlocked by earning the "Silver Ace" medal: Destroy 2000 enemy hostiles in campaign mode.)
- Special: Three-tone White, Dark Grey and Light Grey Splinter camouflage (Unlock: Shoot down Gadfly in Mission 14: Cape Rainy Assault)
- Mage: Osea skin with Mage Squadron markings.
- Spare: Osea skin with Spare Squadron markings.
- Strider: Osea skin with Strider Squadron markings.
- Rage: Mimic Squadron livery used by Otto van Dalsen.
- Scream: Mimic Squadron livery used by Elke van Dalsen.
- Gault: Gault Team livery
- Grabacr: Grabacr Squadron livery (Unlock: Purchase the Experimental Aircraft Series DLC)
- UPEO: Nemo's Su-43 Berkut livery
Gallery
An Osean Berkut in flight
An Su-47 belonging to Rage (Skin 07)
An Su-47 belong to Scream (Skin 08), engaging in battle against Trigger
Hangar view of Skin 01
Hangar view of Skin 02
Hangar view of Skin 03
Hangar view of Skin 04
Hangar view of Skin 05
Hangar view of Skin 06
Hangar view of Skin 07
Hangar view of Skin 08
Hangar view of Skin 09
Hangar view of Skin 10
Hangar view of Skin 11
Cockpit
Instruments
Ace Combat Infinity[]
- "A multirole fighter, created as a prototype fifth generation fighter. Places canards ahead of wings and tailplanes, giving it a characteristic tandem-triple layout. If its unique aerodynamics can be put to effective use, the unrivaled turning capabilities can lead to big advantages in aerial combat. Known as the "Berkut", which is Russian for "Golden Eagle"."
- ― Hangar
| Lv. | Cst | Price | GUN | MSL | QAAM | UGB | HPAA | SP | MO | ST | AA | AG | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 750 | 315,900 | 108 | 120 | 8 | – | – | C | C | C | B | C | E+ |
| 2 | 795 | 63,180 | 118 | 122 | 12 | – | – | C+ | C+ | C | B | C | D |
| 3 | 840 | 88,460 | 129 | 124 | 14 | – | – | B | B | C+ | B | C+ | D+ |
| 4 | 885 | 128,470 | 139 | 126 | 16 | 14 | – | B+ | B | C+ | B | C+ | C |
| 5 | 930 | 197,970 | 150 | 128 | 18 | 16 | – | B+ | B+ | B | B+ | B | C+ |
| 6 | 975 | 547,560[a] | 161 | 130 | 20 | 18 | – | A | B+ | B | B+ | B | B |
| 7 | 1020 | 263,250 | 172 | 132 | 22 | 20 | 26 | A | A | B | A | B | B+ |
| 8 | 1065 | 400,140 | 183 | 134 | 24 | 22 | 28 | A+ | A+ | B+ | A | B+ | A+ |
| 9 | 1110 | 600,210 | 194 | 136 | 25 | 23 | 29 | A+ | A+ | B+ | A | B+ | S |
| 10 | 1155 | 989,820 | 206 | 138 | 26 | 24 | 30 | S | S | B+ | A+ | B+ | S+ |
| 11 | 1202 | 1,979,640 | 217 | 142 | 27 | 25 | 31 | S | S | A | A+ | B+ | S+ |
| 12 | 1249 | 2,063,880 | 228 | 146 | 28 | 26 | 32 | S+ | S+ | A | A+ | A | S+ |
| 13 | 1296 | 3,032,640 | 239 | 150 | 29 | 27 | 33 | S+ | S+ | A+ | S | A | S+ |
| 14 | 1343 | 4,254,120 | 250 | 154 | 30 | 28 | 34 | S+ | S+ | A+ | S | A | S+ |
| 15 | 1390 | 5,180,760 | 262 | 158 | 32 | 30 | 36 | S+ | S+ | S | S | A+ | S++ |
| 16 | 1456 | 7,539,480 | 271 | 160 | 33 | 31 | 37 | S+ | S+ | S | S | A+ | S++ |
| 17 | 1515 | 8,634,600 | 280 | 162 | 34 | 32 | 38 | S+ | S+ | S | S | A+ | S++ |
| 18 | 1574 | 9,708,660 | 289 | 164 | 35 | 33 | 39 | S++ | S+ | S | S+ | S | S++ |
| 19 | 1633 | 12,404,340 | 298 | 166 | 36 | 34 | 40 | S++ | S+ | S+ | S+ | S | S++ |
| 20 | 1692 | 15,626,520 | 308 | 168 | 38 | 36 | 42 | S++ | S+ | S+ | S+ | S+ | S+++ |
- Part Slots
- At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 34 BODY, 32 ARMS, and 33 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.
- Nicknames
- Upgrading this aircraft to these levels unlocked the respective nicknames for use at any time.
- Lv.3: Golden Eagle
- Lv.10: Berkut Master
- Lv.15: King of the Skies
- Lv.20: Zvezda
Skins
- Default: Russian Air Force black body
- Event Skin #01: Blue camouflage
- Event Skin #02: Ferris camouflage
- "Gault" Skin: Gault Team livery
Gallery
Hangar
Flyby
A downed Su-47
Event Skin #01 icon
Flyby of Event Skin #01
Flyby of Event Skin #01
Flyby of Event Skin #01
Hangar view
Event Skin #02 icon
Event Skin #02
Hangar view
Event Skin #02 with Don-chan and Kat-chan emblems
Banner advertising the "Gault" Skin, the F-15 S/MTD "Sorcerer" Skin, and the F-16XL "Wizard"
Hangar view
Flyby view
"Gault" Skin with Belka markings
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy[]
- "Forward-swept wings allow sharp turns, while electronically controlled canards maintain stability."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete 5 Survival Missions. Costs 127,000 credits.
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
- Color 1: 2-tone black camouflage with white lines on wings and stabilizers
- Color 2: Grey camouflage
- Color 3: 2-tone sea blue camouflage
- Color 4: Red phoenix-like design (Very similar to Color 5 from Ace Combat: Joint Assault)
- Color 5: 2-tone grey camouflage (BK color from Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War)
- Color 6: Blue variation of Color 4
Named Pilots
- Fox Force Four - Found in Fighter's Honor. Spawns to the west in front of the left power plant after destroying the F-22 formation.
Gallery
Fox Force Four
Color 1
Color 2
Color 3
Color 4
Color 5
Color 6
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon[]
- "TYPE: F (Fighter)
An ultra-maneuverable fighter that is strong in one-on-one dogfights. The main, canard, and tail wings that make it a three surface aircraft are a prominent feature. If its unique aerodynamics can be mastered, it exhibits outstanding turning performance that provides an edge going into battle. It is nicknamed "Berkut."" - ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete campaign mission 11: Launch.
Statistics
- Speed: High
- Mobility: High
- Stability: Low
- Fire Power: High
- Defense: Medium
Weapons
Colors
- Color 1: Black body
- Color 2: 2-tone jagged blue with black
- Color 3: Ferris camouflage
Gallery
An Su-47 and a MiG-29A Fulcrum
Hanger view of Color 1
Color 2
Hanger view of Color 2
Color 3
Hanger view of Color 3
Cockpit view
Ace Combat: Joint Assault[]
- "Forward-swept wings allow sharp turns, while electronically controlled canards maintain stability."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 17: Sanctify in a second playthrough on Ace difficulty or complete multiplayer Joint Assault mission 13&14: Dragon Killer on Ace difficulty. Costs $352,800.
Statistics
- Speed: High
- Air-to-Air: Medium-High
- Air-to-Ground: Medium
- Mobility: Maximum
- Stability: Medium-High
- Defense: Medium-Low
Weapons
Colors
- C01: Black body.
- C02: White camouflage.
- C03: Two-tone gray camouflage.
- C04: Su-35 prototype 703 paint scheme.
- C05: Black body with phoenix design.
- C06: Gault Team livery.
Named Pilots
- Lily - Found in Ghost Hunt. Spawns to the western corner after the mission update heading east.
Gallery
An Su-47 on Ace Combat Joint Assault
Lily
Color 1
Color 2
Color 3
Color 4
Color 5
Color 6
Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion[]
- "Forward-swept wings allow sharp turns, while electronically controlled canards maintain stability."
- ― Hangar
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation[]
- "The “Berkut” is distinguished by its three-surface-design, comprised of forwardswept wings, canard wings and horizontal stabilizer. The latest in avionic technologies help overcome instabilities inherent in its complex aerodynamics, positioning the SU-47 on the cutting edge of experimental aircraft technology. The SU-47 fighter features superb maneuverability and stability. Equipped with high-maneuver missiles, its superiority in a 1-on-1 aerial conflict is unrivaled. Designed to dominate in a dogfight, it is the preeminent fighter."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 13: The Liberation of Gracemeria.
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
- Emmeria: Black body, white nose and tail tips
- Estovakia: White/grey two-tone camouflage
- Estovakia SP: Dark grey disruptive camouflage, black nose, black tail and wing edge stripes
- Su-47 -GRABACR EMBLEM-: Grabacr Squadron paint scheme
- Su-47 -GAULT-: Gault Team livery
- Su-47 -VIOLET WING-: Violet body with black wing and white tail tips, also has violet-coloured missile smoke
Named Pilots
- Ozren Milos (Kentavr)
Gallery
Ghosts Of Razgriz Su-47
Two Su-47's in the colors of the 5th Tactical Fighter Squadron "Gault"
SU-47 IDOLM@STER
Another view of Gault Su-47s
Su-47 Berkut in Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
The Su-47 from Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation as seen in a cutscene in Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
Emmerian Su-47 over the Selumna Peaks
Emmeria scheme
Estovakia scheme
Estovakia SP scheme
Estovakian ace Ozren Milos, callsign: Kentavr
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception[]
- "Forward-swept wings allow sharp turns, while electronically controlled canards maintain stability."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 14A: Fire Storm. Costs 61,600 credits.
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
- Aurelia: Black body.
- Leasath: White camouflage.
- Special 1: White and brown camouflage.
- Special 2: White body with gray and blue spots. Modeled after Su-35 prototype 703.
Named Pilots
- Dusk - Found in End of Deception II. Spawns to the northeast along with a pair of Su-37s after destroying 2 Su-37 and 2 F-15 S/MTD each.
Gallery
Dusk
Aurelia color
Leasath color
Special 1 color
Special 2 color
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War[]
- "The "Berkut" is characterized by the forward-swept wings that enable very sharp turns. Stability is maintained by electronically controlled canard wings, making this a preeminent fighter aircraft."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 16: The Demon of the Round Table on Soldier Ace Style. Costs 167,000.
Statistics
- Speed: 83
- Mobility: 91
- Stability: 75
- Defense: 66
- Air-to-Air: 96
- Air-to-Ground: 59
Weapons
Colors
- Standard: Black body.
- Mercenary: White woodland camouflage.
- Soldier: Compass Ghost body.
- Knight: Grabacr Squadron S-32 camouflage.
- Special: Gault Team livery.
Named Pilots
Gallery
Nachtigall
Standard color
Mercenary color
Soldier color
An Su-47 as flown by Ashley Bernitz during the Belkan War - Knight color
Special color
Ustian Air Force Su-47
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War[]
- "The "Berkut" is characterized by the forward-swept wings that enable very sharp turns. Stability is maintained by electronically controlled canard wings, making this a preeminent fighter aircraft."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 17: Journey Home. Costs 129,050.
Statistics
- Speed: 83
- Mobility: 91
- Stability: 75
- Defense: 66
- Air-to-Air: 96
- Air-to-Ground: 59
Weapons
Colors
- OS: Woodland camouflage
- RZ: Black body
- BL: White camouflage
Gallery
OSEA color in the hangar
Razgriz color in the hangar
An SU-47 in Belkan colors
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies[]
- "Unique forward-swept wings and canards provide unmatched turning ability. It also has some Stealth ability."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 17: Siege of Farbanti. Costs 889,000 credits.
Statistics[23]
- Speed: S
- Air-to-Air: S
- Air-to-Ground: C
- Mobility: S
- Stability: A
- Defense: A
Weapons
Colors
- Standard: Black body.
- Erusea: Bicolor desert camouflage.
- Special: White camouflage body. Costs $1,560,000.
Named Pilots
- Smirnova (Megalith)
Gallery
Su-47 launching its missiles.
ISAF color scheme hangar
Erusean color scheme hangar
Ace Smirnova color scheme hangar
Smirnova
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 one of them exists. 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.
Footnotes[]
- ↑ Players could use one Nonstandard Upgrade Request Form instead of credits for the Lv.6 upgrade.
References[]
- ↑ "The Demon of the Round Table" (Soldier), Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
- ↑ "Mayhem" (Mercenary), Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
- ↑ "Final Countdown", Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy.
- ↑ "Siege of Farbanti", Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies.
- ↑ "Megalith", Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies.
- ↑ "8492", Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
- ↑ "Ancient Walls", Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
- ↑ "Closure", Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
- ↑ "ACES", Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
- ↑ "Bartolomeo Fortress", Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation.
- ↑ "San Loma Assault", Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation.
- ↑ Aces At War: A History 2019, page 59.
- ↑ "Gracemeria Patrol", Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation.
- ↑ "Chandelier", Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation.
- ↑ Su-47 -VIOLET WING- Hangar description, Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation.
- ↑ SP Mission 01: "Unexpected Visitor", Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.
- ↑ SP Mission 02: "Anchorhead Raid", Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.
- ↑ "Cape Rainy Assault", Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.
- ↑ "Battle for Farbanti", Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.
- ↑ "Lighthouse", Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.
- ↑ "End of Deception II", Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception.
- ↑ "Ghost Hunt", Ace Combat: Joint Assault.
- ↑ Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies - Perfect Guide, page 192.