The Nanchang Q-5, also known as the A-5 in its export versions, is a Chinese-built jet ground-attack aircraft based on the SovietMiG-19.
NATO reporting name: Fantan
Role
Ground-attack aircraft
National origin
People's Republic of China
Manufacturer
Nanchang Aircraft Mfg. Co.
First flight
4 June 1965
Introduction
1970
Retired
2011 by Pakistan Air Force
Status
Out of production. Active service.
Primary users
PLA Air Force
Pakistan Air Force (historical)
North Korean Air Force
Myanmar Air Force
Produced
1969–2012
Number built
1,300 (approx.)
Developed from
Shenyang J-6
NATO reporting name: Fantan
Role
Ground-attack aircraft
National origin
People's Republic of China
Manufacturer
Nanchang Aircraft Mfg. Co.
First flight
4 June 1965
Introduction
1970
Retired
2011 by Pakistan Air Force
Status
Out of production. Active service.
Primary users
PLA Air Force
Pakistan Air Force (historical)
North Korean Air Force
Myanmar Air Force
Produced
1969–2012
Number built
1,300 (approx.)
Developed from
Shenyang J-6