JAS 39 Gripen vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
The JAS 39 Gripen and the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Nanchang respectively. Top speed is 2,100 km/h for the JAS 39 Gripen vs 1,210 km/h for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The JAS 39 Gripen has an operational range of 805 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 15,240 m for the JAS 39 Gripen. The JAS 39 Gripen has been produced in 300 units vs 1,300 for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. Unit cost is $85M for the JAS 39 Gripen vs $1M for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan first flew 23 years before the JAS 39 Gripen (1965 vs 1988).
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 9 December 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $85 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 | 30.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 805 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,800 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,507 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 27.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1210 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,007 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JAS 39 Gripen or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The JAS 39 Gripen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,100 km/h compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 1,210 km/h, a difference of 890 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JAS 39 Gripen or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the JAS 39 Gripen 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 JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JAS 39 Gripen or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,000 kg compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 11,300 kg.
Which is larger, the JAS 39 Gripen or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JAS 39 Gripen or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the JAS 39 Gripen or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan entered service first in 1970, 26 years before the JAS 39 Gripen which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JAS 39 Gripen or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 300 units of the JAS 39 Gripen.