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Q-5 / A-5 Fantan vs Su-7 Fitter

Nanchang Q-5 / A-5 Fantan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-7 Fitter
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Specifications
Q-5 / A-5 Fantan Su-7 Fitter
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Sukhoi
First flight 4 June 1965 7 September 1955
Year introduced 1970 1959
Number produced 1300 units 1847 units
Average unit price $1 million $3 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 34.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 9.3 m
Height 4.3 m 5.0 m
Length 15.7 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 1210 km/h 2150 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 16,500 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,300 kg 15,210 kg
Empty weight 6,400 kg 8,937 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,750 kgf 1 x 9,596 kgf
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Overview

The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan and the Su-7 Fitter 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 2,150 km/h for the Su-7 Fitter. The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 1,650 km for the Su-7 Fitter. The Su-7 Fitter operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 16,500 m for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan.

The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has been produced in 1,300 units vs 1,847 for the Su-7 Fitter. Unit cost is $1M for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan vs $3M for the Su-7 Fitter. The Su-7 Fitter first flew 10 years before the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan (1955 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,150 km/h compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 1,210 km/h, a difference of 940 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan or Su-7 Fitter?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 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-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,210 kg compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 11,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is longer at 16.6 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-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is more expensive at approximately $3.0 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-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter entered service first in 1959, 11 years before the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 1,847 units compared to 1,300 units of the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan.