Nanchang Q-5 IA Fantan
in North Korean Air Force service
Key Facts
| Total Delivered: | 40 |
| Total Still Active: | 40 |
| Total Now Stored: | 0 |
| Service Entry: | 1982 |
| Retirement: | current |
| Main Role: | Attack |
| Origin: | China |
History
A Chinese development of the Shenyang F-6, itself a licence-built MiG-19 Farmer, 40 A-5 Fantans were supplied in 1982. The A-5 is primarily used for ground-attack, and remains in service with the DPRKAF.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pictures
None available at present.
More Information
References
- World Air Forces Directory 2009/2010 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.
Tags: Air Force, Fantan, Nanchang, North Korea, Q-5
Jan Forsgren | 
28 January 2012 10:46 am
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