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J-7 Fishcan vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan

J-7 Fishcan vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at a glance — top speed 2,200 vs 1,210 km/h, range 2,200 vs 2,000 km, max takeoff weight 9,100 vs 11,300 kg, built 2,400 vs 1,300 units.

Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Nanchang Q-5 / A-5 Fantan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Q-5 / A-5 FantanFull specs
Specifications
J-7 Fishcan Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Nanchang
First flight 17 January 1966 4 June 1965
Year introduced 1966 1970
Number produced 2400 units 1300 units
Average unit price $2 million $3 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 9.7 m
Height 4.1 m 4.3 m
Length 14.0 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 1210 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,100 kg 11,300 kg
Empty weight 5,292 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,598 kgf 2 x 3,750 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-7 Fishcan or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The J-7 Fishcan is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 1,210 km/h, a difference of 990 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-7 Fishcan or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The J-7 Fishcan 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-7 Fishcan or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-7 Fishcan 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-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the J-7 Fishcan or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-7 Fishcan or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the J-7 Fishcan at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-7 Fishcan or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The J-7 Fishcan entered service first in 1966, 4 years before the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-7 Fishcan or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 1,300 units of the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan.