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Nanchang Q-5

Ground attack aircraft

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. Wikipedia

Top speed: 752�mph

Engine type: Tumansky RD-9

Manufacturer: Hongdu Aviation Industry Group

Introduced: 1970

First flight: June 4, 1965

Range: 1,243�mi

Retired: 2010 by PLA Air Force; 2011 by Pakistan Air Force; 2015 by Bangladesh Air Force

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