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J-12 vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan

Nanchang J-12 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-12
Nanchang Q-5 / A-5 Fantan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
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Specifications
J-12 Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Nanchang
First flight 26 December 1970 4 June 1965
Year introduced -- 1970
Number produced 6 units 1300 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 9.7 m
Height 3.7 m 4.3 m
Length 10.6 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1472 km/h 1210 km/h
Operational range 1,167 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 16,870 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,295 kg 11,300 kg
Empty weight 3,172 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,500 kgf 2 x 3,750 kgf
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Overview

The J-12 and the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Nanchang respectively.

Top speed is 1,472 km/h for the J-12 vs 1,210 km/h for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The J-12 has an operational range of 1,167 km vs 2,000 km for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The J-12 operates at altitudes up to 16,870 m compared to 16,500 m for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. At 11,300 kg MTOW, the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is 2.1:1 the J-12's 5,295 kg.

The J-12 has been produced in 6 units vs 1,300 for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan first flew 5 years before the J-12 (1965 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-12 or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The J-12 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,472 km/h compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 1,210 km/h, a difference of 262 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-12 or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the J-12's 1,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-12 or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The J-12 has a higher service ceiling at 16,870 meters (55,347 ft) compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-12 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 J-12's 5,295 kg.
Which is larger, the J-12 or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the J-12's 10.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-12 or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 6 units of the J-12.