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Nanchang Q-5

Nanchang Aircraft Mfg. Co. · Ground-attack aircraft · China · Cold War (1970–1991)

Nanchang Q-5 — Ground-attack aircraft
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The Nanchang Q-5, also known as the A-5 in its export versions, is a 1960s-design Chinese-built single-seat, twin jet engine ground-attack aircraft based on the Shenyang J-6. The aircraft is primarily used for close air support.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Bomber
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
China
Manufacturer
Nanchang Aircraft Mfg. Co.
Operator
PLA Air Force (historical); {{plainlist|; PLA Navy Air Force (historical); Pakistan Air Force (historical); Bangladesh Air Force (historical)
Primary Role
Ground-attack aircraft
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1970
Produced
1969–2012
Engine
2× afterburning turbojet engines
Thrust / Power
29.42 kN each
Length (ft)
51
Wingspan (ft)
32
Empty Weight (lb)
14054
MTOW (lb)
26081
Service Ceiling (ft)
54134
Range (mi)
1243
Max Speed (mph)
752
Max Speed (Mach)
1.12
Armament
Guns: 2× Norinco Type 23-2K 23 mm (0.906 in) cannon, 100 rounds per gun; Hardpoints: 10 (4× under-fuselage, 6× under-wing)