The Q-5 (or A-5, as the export version is called) is derived from the J-6 (F-6), a Chinese reverse-engineered MiG-19. It is a dedicated attack version, with an internal weapons bay, a different nose section and the air intakes moved to the fuselage sides. The A-5 was exported to a few countries - in India's neighbourhood Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar operate(d) it.
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This kit is a more or less standard Trumpeter offering - great fit and finish, questionable accuracy. The box includes both Chinese
as well as Pakistani schemes, and I chose the latter. Reference to numerous photos of PAF A-5s showed some inaccuracies - I corrected a couple and ignored the others. The kit has a very sparse cockpit, but is otherwise nicely detailed; and builds up quite well. Decals settle down snugly with Gunze solutions. There are no stencils whatsoever, though.