The Su-47 Berkut (Russian: Су-47 Беркут, or Firkin; English: Golden Eagle) is an experimental forward-swept wing fighter aircraft.
Description
The Berkut was created as a testbed for forward-swept wing technology, and the benefits it could bring to fighter maneuverability (like the X-29). While it did prove extremely maneuverable at subsonic and transonic speeds, its supersonic performance was problematic due to a characteristic issue of forward-swept wings: structural twisting under increased lift, which could lead to the complete destruction of the wings if subjected to sufficient stress. Due to this issue, the Berkut was not mass-produced, and because of this its planned thrust-vectoring capability never materalized.
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 model (from Ace Combat 3) and the real-world Su-47, due to the fact that the real plane had very few references at the time. This discrepancy was remedied later in Ace Combat 5, where a more accurate model is used.
History
Strangereal
Despite being only a demonstrator in real life, the Berkut has been one of the most widely used enemy aircraft in the Strangereal continuity.
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 targeting systems.[16] Mimic once again flew their 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 a 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
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 exists. However, this raises the question as to how Task Force 108 was able to gain one for their arsenal and manage to make it battleworthy.
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, canards, and horizontal tail wings give it an instantly recognizable shape. Proposed as a fifth-generation fighter before the concept was solidified, it has a wing design that provides agility superior to fourth-generation fighters. Its nickname is "Berkut.""
- ― Data Viewer
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
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, with black anti-glare panels. (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 black and grey dazzle camouflage and black false canopy with bort number 206, used by Otto van Dalsen.
- Scream: Mimic Squadron dazzle camouflage with bort number 205, used by Elke van Dalsen.
- Gault: Gault Team livery used by Anton Kupchenko.
- Grabacr: Grabacr Squadron livery used by Ashley Bernitz. (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
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: 3-tone blue and grey jagged camouflage based off old Ukrainian Su-27s.
- Event Skin #02: Ferris camouflage based off T10M-1, the first Su-35 Super Flanker prototype.
- "Gault" Skin: Gault Team livery
Gallery
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"
"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
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: 3-tone blue and grey jagged camo with the bort numbers "Blue 56", used by a Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 before it switched over to digital camouflage pattern.
- Color 3: Ferris camouflage
Gallery
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: Tan, brown and olive desert camouflage.
- C04: Su-35 prototype No.703 paint scheme.
- C05: Black body with orange 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
Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion
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- "Forward-swept wings allow sharp turns, while electronically controlled canards maintain stability."
- ― Hangar
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
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- "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
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
- Emmeria: Black body, white nose and tail tips
- Estovakia: White/grey two-tone camouflage with registration number “TT 23” and high visibility markings.
- Estovakia SP: Dark grey disruptive camouflage, black nose, black tail and wing edge stripes with registration number “MK 04” and high visibility markings.
- 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
Gallery
Another view of Gault Su-47s
Emmerian Su-47 over the Selumna Peaks
Estovakian ace Ozren Milos, callsign: Kentavr
Skin 3 - Estovakia SP (Kentavr)
Skin 4 - Gabacr Emblem <Pack 08>
Skin 6 - Razgriz <Pack 06>
Skin 7 - Violet Wing <Pack 07>
Skin 8 - The Idolmaster Miki-EX <Pack 04>
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: Tan, brown and olive desert camouflage.
- Special 2: White body with gray and blue jagged camouflage patterns. Modeled after Su-35 prototype No.703.
Named Pilots
Gallery
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: Ferris camouflage based off the first Su-35 Super Flanker prototype.
- Soldier: OADF woodland camouflage.
- Knight: Grabacr Squadron S-32 camouflage.
- Special: Gault Team livery.
Named Pilots
Gallery
An Su-47 as flown by
Ashley Bernitz during the Belkan War - Knight color
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
Razgriz color in the hangar
An SU-47 in Belkan colors
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
In this game, the Su-47 Berkut was known as the S-37A.
- "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: Ferris camouflage with Free Erusea markings. Costs $1,560,000.
Named Pilots
Gallery
Su-47 launching its missiles.
Erusean color scheme hangar
Ace Smirnova color scheme hangar
Trivia
- In Assault Horizon, during the briefing of the mission Motherland, several photos of Ace Combat 6's Su-47 are on the walls.
- The standard Leasath color scheme from Skies of Deception, standard Estovakia color scheme from Fires of Liberation, Albireo Squadron’s color scheme from Assault Horizon Legacy and the standard Erusea color scheme from Skies Unknown for the Su-47 Berkut actually use identical camouflage patterns, albeit with different color palettes.
- ↑ 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.
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
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