posted on Jun, 7 2003 @ 02:16 PM
the two aircraft[su-47 and mig-1.44] were design demonstrators of the future 5th gen russian aircraft, the
PAK-FA [ Perspektivnyi Aviatsionnyi
Kompleks Frontovoi Aviatsyi - Future Air Complex for Tactical Air Forces].
The Su-47 completed the first stage of flight trials in December 2001. In May 2002, Sukhoi was selected as prime contractor for the next-generation
Russian PAK FA fighter programme. The PAK FA will be a development of the Su-47 but without the forward swept wings.
some links
www.globalsecurity.org...
www.janes.com...
www.aeronautics.ru...
[Edited on 29-6-2003 by $tranger]