Q-5 / A-5 Fantan vs Su-7 Fitter
| 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 |
| Soviet fighter-bomber, renowned for Cold War service, extensively deployed in the Indo-Pakistani and Arab-Israeli conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 7 September 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 1847 units |
| Average unit price | $3 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 | -- 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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| Wing area | 34.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2150 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,650 km |
| Service ceiling | 17,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,210 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,937 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6,800 kgf â—‰ |
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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 Su-7 Fitter has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 0 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.