The X-29 was built to test forward swept wings, a supercritical airfoil, and extreme aerodynamic instability that demanded ...

The experimental Su-47 Russian demonstrator fighter jet was somewhat of a short-lived demonstrator, yet numerous public accounts suggest that its innovations propelled development of the country's two ...

The cover of Aviation Week & Space Technology’s May 29, 2000, issue featured the Sukhoi S-37 (not to be confused with the Su-37) forward swept wing fighter prototype in flight near the Zhukovsky ...

Sukhoi revived a forward-swept wing concept as an internal bet to outpace rival programs and secure a future fifth-generation role. Composite materials made the wing concept viable, enabling high ...

The winner-take-all nature of aerial combat means the slightest edge can be the difference between victory and death. Power, maneuverability, agility, armor, and armament were all key components of a ...

Due to changes in military strategy and technological breakthroughs, fighter jets are always evolving, with constant improvements made to radar, propulsion, and design. A notable feature developed for ...