F-105 Thunderchief vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan

Overview

The F-105 Thunderchief and the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Nanchang respectively.

Top speed is 2,208 km/h for the F-105 Thunderchief vs 1,210 km/h for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The F-105 Thunderchief has an operational range of 1,252 km vs 2,000 km for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 14,783 m for the F-105 Thunderchief. At 23,834 kg MTOW, the F-105 Thunderchief is 2.1x the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 11,300 kg.

The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in 833 units vs 1,300 for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. Unit cost is $2.7M for the F-105 Thunderchief vs $1M for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The F-105 Thunderchief first flew 10 years before the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan (1955 vs 1965).

F-105 Thunderchief

American supersonic fighter-bomber, notably deployed during the Vietnam War for nuclear strike and conventionally armed ground-attack missions.
Republic F-105 Thunderchief Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic
First flight 22 October 1955
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 833 units
Average unit price $2.7 million
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Q-5 / A-5 Fantan

Chinese ground-attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War period, often utilized in Pakistani and North Korean operations.
Nanchang Q-5 / A-5 Fantan Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang
First flight 4 June 1965
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 1300 units
Average unit price $1 million
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F-105 Thunderchief

Wing area 35.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.7 m ◉
Height 6.0 m ◉
Length 19.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 2208 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,252 km ◉
Service ceiling 14,783 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 23,834 kg ◉
Empty weight 12,470 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 7,798 kgf ◉

Q-5 / A-5 Fantan

Wing area 27.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.7 m ◉
Height 4.3 m ◉
Length 15.7 m ◉
Maximum speed 1210 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,000 km ◉
Service ceiling 16,500 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 11,300 kg ◉
Empty weight 6,400 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 3,007 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-105 Thunderchief or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 1,210 km/h, a difference of 998 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-105 Thunderchief or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 1,252 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-105 Thunderchief 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 F-105 Thunderchief's 14,783 meters (48,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-105 Thunderchief or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,834 kg compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 11,300 kg.
Which is larger, the F-105 Thunderchief or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-105 Thunderchief is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 15.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-105 Thunderchief or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-105 Thunderchief is more expensive at approximately $2.7 million per unit compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-105 Thunderchief or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-105 Thunderchief entered service first in 1958, 12 years before the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-105 Thunderchief or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 833 units of the F-105 Thunderchief.

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