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JH-7 Flounder vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan

JH-7 Flounder vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at a glance — top speed 1,808 vs 1,210 km/h, range 900 vs 2,000 km, max takeoff weight 28,475 vs 11,300 kg, built 270 vs 1,300 units.

Xian JH-7 Flounder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JH-7 Flounder
Nanchang Q-5 / A-5 Fantan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Specifications
JH-7 Flounder Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Xian Nanchang
First flight 14 December 1988 4 June 1965
Year introduced 1992 1970
Number produced 270 units 1300 units
Average unit price $25 million $3 million
Wing area 52.3 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 12.8 m 9.7 m
Height 6.2 m 4.3 m
Length 22.3 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1808 km/h 1210 km/h
Operational range 900 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,475 kg 11,300 kg
Empty weight 14,500 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,114 kgf 2 x 3,750 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JH-7 Flounder or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The JH-7 Flounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,808 km/h compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 1,210 km/h, a difference of 598 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JH-7 Flounder or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the JH-7 Flounder 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 JH-7 Flounder's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the JH-7 Flounder or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The JH-7 Flounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,475 kg compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 11,300 kg.
Which is larger, the JH-7 Flounder or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The JH-7 Flounder is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 15.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JH-7 Flounder or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The JH-7 Flounder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the JH-7 Flounder or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan entered service first in 1970, 22 years before the JH-7 Flounder which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JH-7 Flounder or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 270 units of the JH-7 Flounder.