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J-6 Farmer vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan

J-6 Farmer vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at a glance — top speed 1,540 vs 1,210 km/h, range 2,200 vs 2,000 km, max takeoff weight 8,832 vs 11,300 kg, built 4,500 vs 1,300 units.

Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Nanchang Q-5 / A-5 Fantan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Specifications
J-6 Farmer Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Nanchang
First flight 30 September 1959 4 June 1965
Year introduced 1962 1970
Number produced 4500 units 1300 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 25.2 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 9.7 m
Height 3.9 m 4.3 m
Length 14.6 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1540 km/h 1210 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 17,900 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg 11,300 kg
Empty weight 5,172 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32 kN 2 x 3,750 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-6 Farmer or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The J-6 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,540 km/h compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 1,210 km/h, a difference of 330 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-6 Farmer or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The J-6 Farmer has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-6 Farmer or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-6 Farmer 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-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the J-6 Farmer or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-6 Farmer or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1962, 8 years before the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-6 Farmer or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 1,300 units of the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan.