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H-5 vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan

Harbin H-5 bombers side profile drawing
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Nanchang Q-5 / A-5 Fantan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
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Specifications
H-5 Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Bombers Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Harbin Nanchang
First flight 25 September 1966 4 June 1965
Year introduced 1967 1970
Number produced 507 units 1300 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 60.8 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 9.7 m
Height 6.2 m 4.3 m
Length 16.8 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 902 km/h 1210 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,200 kg 11,300 kg
Empty weight 12,890 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 3,750 kgf
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Overview

The H-5 is a Bombers built by Harbin, while the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is a Combat Aircraft by Nanchang.

Top speed is 902 km/h for the H-5 vs 1,210 km/h for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The H-5 has an operational range of 2,400 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 12,500 m for the H-5.

The H-5 has been produced in 507 units vs 1,300 for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan first flew 1 years before the H-5 (1965 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-5 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 H-5's 902 km/h, a difference of 308 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-5 or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The H-5 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-5 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 H-5's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-5 or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The H-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,200 kg compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 11,300 kg.
Which is larger, the H-5 or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The H-5 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 15.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-5 or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The H-5 entered service first in 1967, 3 years before the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-5 or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 507 units of the H-5.