Q-5 / A-5 Fantan vs Su-57 Felon

The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan and the Su-57 Felon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,210 km/h for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan vs 2,135 km/h for the Su-57 Felon. The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 3,500 km for the Su-57 Felon. The Su-57 Felon operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 16,500 m for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. At 35,000 kg MTOW, the Su-57 Felon is 3.1x the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 11,300 kg. The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has been produced in 1,300 units vs 32 for the Su-57 Felon. Unit cost is $1M for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan vs $42M for the Su-57 Felon. The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan first flew 45 years before the Su-57 Felon (1965 vs 2010).

Chinese ground-attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War period, often utilized in Pakistani and North Korean operations.
Nanchang Q-5 / A-5 Fantan Combat profile drawing
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
Russian stealth fighter, developed in the modern era, with first operational deployment in Syrian conflict of 2020.
Sukhoi Su-57 Felon Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 29 January 2010
Year introduced 2020
Number produced 32 units
Average unit price $42 million
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 2,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,400 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,007 kgf â—‰
Wing area 78.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.1 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 20.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2135 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 18,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 14,480 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,135 km/h compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 1,210 km/h, a difference of 925 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 11,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is longer at 20.1 meters compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 15.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan or Su-57 Felon?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan entered service first in 1970, 50 years before the Su-57 Felon which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan or Su-57 Felon?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 32 units of the Su-57 Felon.