Jaguar vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
| British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | SEPECAT |
| First flight | 8 September 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 573 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| Chinese ground-attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War period, often utilized in Pakistani and North Korean operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Nanchang |
| First flight | 4 June 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1300 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1593 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 815 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,000 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 27.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1210 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,014 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Jaguar or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Jaguar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,593 km/h compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 1,210 km/h, a difference of 383 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jaguar or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Jaguar's 815 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jaguar 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 Jaguar's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jaguar or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Jaguar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,700 kg compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 11,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Jaguar or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the Jaguar's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Jaguar or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Jaguar is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Jaguar or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan entered service first in 1970, 2 years before the Jaguar which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Jaguar or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 573 units of the Jaguar.