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F-84 Thunderjet vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Nanchang Q-5 / A-5 Fantan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
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Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Nanchang
First flight 28 February 1946 4 June 1965
Year introduced 1950 1970
Number produced 7524 units 1300 units
Average unit price $1.4 million $1 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 9.7 m
Height 3.8 m 4.3 m
Length 11.6 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 1210 km/h
Operational range 1,080 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 11,300 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 2 x 3,750 kgf
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Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Nanchang respectively.

Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 1,210 km/h for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 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 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet.

The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 1,300 for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $1M for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 19 years before the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan (1946 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet 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 F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 209 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet 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-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,300 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-84 Thunderjet is more expensive at approximately $1.4 million per unit compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 20 years before the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 1,300 units of the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan.