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F-105 Thunderchief vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan

F-105 Thunderchief vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at a glance — top speed 2,208 vs 1,210 km/h, range 3,550 vs 2,000 km, max takeoff weight 23,834 vs 11,300 kg, built 833 vs 1,300 units.

Republic F-105 Thunderchief combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-105 Thunderchief
Nanchang Q-5 / A-5 Fantan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Specifications
F-105 Thunderchief Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Nanchang
First flight 22 October 1955 4 June 1965
Year introduced 1958 1970
Number produced 833 units 1300 units
Average unit price $2.7 million $1 million
Wing area 35.8 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.7 m
Height 6.0 m 4.3 m
Length 19.6 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 2208 km/h 1210 km/h
Operational range 3,550 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 14,783 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,834 kg 11,300 kg
Empty weight 12,470 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,020 kgf 2 x 3,750 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-105 Thunderchief or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 1,210 km/h, a difference of 998 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-105 Thunderchief or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a longer range at 3,550 km compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-105 Thunderchief 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 F-105 Thunderchief's 14,783 meters (48,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-105 Thunderchief or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,834 kg compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 11,300 kg.
Which is larger, the F-105 Thunderchief or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-105 Thunderchief is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 15.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-105 Thunderchief or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-105 Thunderchief is more expensive at approximately $2.7 million per unit compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-105 Thunderchief or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The F-105 Thunderchief entered service first in 1958, 12 years before the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-105 Thunderchief or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 833 units of the F-105 Thunderchief.