MiG-27 Flogger vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
| Soviet ground-attack aircraft, prominent for its use in the Afghan War, optimized for air-to-ground operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 17 November 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 1075 units |
| Average unit price | $5 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 | 37.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1885 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 780 km |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,908 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 8,006 kgf â—‰ |
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| 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 | -- km |
| 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 MiG-27 Flogger or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The MiG-27 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,885 km/h compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 1,210 km/h, a difference of 675 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-27 Flogger or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The MiG-27 Flogger has a longer range at 780 km compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-27 Flogger 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 MiG-27 Flogger's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-27 Flogger or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The MiG-27 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,670 kg compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 11,300 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-27 Flogger or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The MiG-27 Flogger is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 15.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-27 Flogger or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The MiG-27 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-27 Flogger or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan entered service first in 1970, 5 years before the MiG-27 Flogger which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-27 Flogger or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 1,075 units of the MiG-27 Flogger.