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A-7 Corsair II vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan

A-7 Corsair II vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at a glance — top speed 1,123 vs 1,210 km/h, range 2,485 vs 2,000 km, max takeoff weight 19,050 vs 11,300 kg, built 1,545 vs 1,300 units.

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-7 Corsair II
Nanchang Q-5 / A-5 Fantan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Specifications
A-7 Corsair II Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Nanchang
First flight 27 September 1965 4 June 1965
Year introduced 1966 1970
Number produced 1545 units 1300 units
Average unit price $2 million $3 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 9.7 m
Height 4.9 m 4.3 m
Length 14.1 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 1210 km/h
Operational range 2,485 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 11,300 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 2 x 3,750 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,210 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 2,485 km compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 11,300 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the A-7 Corsair II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-7 Corsair II or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The A-7 Corsair II entered service first in 1966, 4 years before the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 1,300 units of the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan.