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.
Picture of Jaguar
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.
Picture of Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
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
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—‰
Profile drawing of SEPECAT Jaguar
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—‰
Profile drawing of Nanchang Q-5 / A-5 Fantan

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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 Jaguar has a longer range at 815 km compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 0 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.