Airfix 1/48 SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1/GR.1A Plastic Model Kit

Airfix 1/48 SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1/GR.1A Plastic Model Kit

$109.99

Description

In May 1965, the Defence Ministries of France and the UK agreed on a joint programme to develop a supersonic trainer and tactical strike aircraft. France had already decided upon the Brequet 1221 design and this, together with the Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca Adour engine became the basis of the Jaguar.  Design leadership was with both Brequet Aviation and the British Aircraft Corporation, so the companies established the joint company SEPECAT to coordinate production. 

The first two-seat Jaguar trainer flew in September 1968 and the first single-seater in March 1969. Production GR.1 aircraft entered RAF service with 54 sqn in March 1974. The French Air Force phased the type into service earlier in June 1973. The GR.1 for the RAF was a single-seat all-weather strike and ground attack fighter equipped with NAVWASS (navigating and weapons aiming sub-system) enabling it to attack without using radars. 

Based mostly in Germany, RAF Jaguars were used for rapid deployment and regional reinforcement, and others flew in the tactical nuclear strike role carrying the WE177 bomb. Upgraded GR.1A Jaguars flew successfully in the 1990 Gulf War, where 12 aircraft flew 612 combat sorties without loss. The final Jaguars were retired from RAF service in April 2007.

What's Inside

Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.

This remarkable 1:48 scale model of the SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1/GR.1A consists of 243 parts, offering a detailed depiction of this iconic supersonic strike aircraft. As a Skill Level 4 kit with a wingspan measuring 181mm, it faithfully captures the unique design of the RAF's all-weather ground attack fighter, which was in service from 1974 until 2007.

Key Features

  • 243 piece detailed plastic kit at 1:48 scale
  • Wingspan of 181mm recreating the Jaguar's swept-wing design
  • Skill Level 4 for experienced modellers
  • Four authentic paint schemes representing RAF service aircraft
  • Cold War era tactical strike fighter with NAVWASS capability
  • Includes options for aircraft that flew combat sorties in the 1990 Gulf War

History

In May 1965, the Defence Ministries of France and the UK embarked on a collaborative project to create a supersonic trainer and tactical strike aircraft. France had already selected the Brequet 1221 design, which, along with the Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca Adour engine, formed the foundation of the Jaguar. Design responsibilities were shared between Brequet Aviation and the British Aircraft Corporation, leading to the formation of the joint company SEPECAT to manage production.

The initial two-seat Jaguar trainer took to the skies in September 1968, followed by the first single-seater in March 1969. The RAF received its first GR.1 aircraft for operational use with 54 Squadron in March 1974, while the French Air Force introduced the type earlier in June 1973. The RAF's GR.1 was a single-seat, all-weather strike and ground attack fighter equipped with NAVWASS (navigating and weapons aiming sub-system), allowing it to engage targets without radar.

Primarily stationed in Germany, RAF Jaguars were used for rapid deployment and regional reinforcement, with some tasked with tactical nuclear strike missions carrying the WE177 bomb. Enhanced GR.1A Jaguars participated in the 1990 Gulf War, completing 612 combat missions without any losses. The last Jaguars were withdrawn from RAF service in April 2007.

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Key Specifications

  • Finish: Plastic
  • Skill Level: 4

Full Specifications

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)34.8
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)18.1
Item Scale1:48 Scale
License lineBAE SYSTEMS is a registered trademark of BAE Systems plc.
Contents (what's in the box) setsPlastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Number of Scheme options4
Flying Hours4
Wingspan (mm)181

Specifications

Brand Airfix

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