Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA35408
SEPECAT Jaguar GR.Mk 3 Diecast Model
RAF No.41 Sqn, Derek Sington, RAF Coltishall, England, 2005
Limited Edition | 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| SEPECAT Jaguar GR.Mk 3 | | 9.25" | | 4.75" |
Produced to meet a joint Anglo-French requirement in 1965 for a dual-role advanced/operational trainer and tactical support aircraft, the jaguar has been transformed into a potent fighter-bomber. Deliveries began in 1973, and at its peak the Jaguar equipped 8 front-line RAF squadrons in the UK and Germany. The RAF’s Jaguar fleet has recently undergone a major upgraded programme and been designated as the Jaguar GR3(or T4 for the 2-seat version). The upgrade included improved avionics including Global Positioning System (GPS) and Terrain-Referenced Navigation (TRN), Night Vision Goggles (NVG) compatible lighting (both internally and externally), helmet-mounted sight and ASRAAM capability, and new Head-Up and Head-Down Displays in the cockpit. The Jaguar is capable of using 1,000lb general purpose bombs, Paveway laser- and GPS-guided bombs, rocket pods and its Aden cannon. For self-defense a pair of Sidewinder or ASRAAM air-to-air missiles can be mounted on the over-wing hard points. It can be fitted with an external fuel tank on the reconnaissance pylon, or 2 tanks under the wings. In the reconnaissance role the Jaguar is fitted with an externally mounted pod, equipped with conventional ‘wet film’ sensors. It can also carry the Thermal Imaging Airborne Laser Designator (TIALD) pod for self-designation or co-operative designation of precision-guided weapons. No.41 Squadron re-equipped with Jaguars, replacing Phantoms in 1977, and the Squadron moved to its current home, Coltishall in Norfolk where it specializes in low-level reconnaissance. From there, the squadron has made numerous operational deployments including both Gulf Wars (Ops Granby and Telic) and Deny Flight (Balkans). This particular Jaguar GR.3 had its tail decorated in a special scheme for displaying flying by Flt. Lt. Derek Sington during 2005.
Designed to meet Anglo-French requirements for a supersonic light-attack/trainer aircraft, the Jaguar was first flown in September, 1968. Britain and France joined to form SEPECAT, and engine development was split between British and French firms Rolls-Royce and Turbomeca. A strikingly unusual feature of the aircraft is the provision for mounting short-range air-to-air missiles on over-wing pylons, leaving the under-wing pylons free for other weapons. The Jaguar has seen combat in the Gulf, the Balkans and Kosovo. It has served Britain, France and a number of other countries, and has proven to be a successful design with some 40-plus years of service.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Jaguars are constructed using very little plastic and feel surprisingly heavy. Both the fin and elevators are die-cast metal, a feature that is unusual in most similar models. Among the model's notable features are movable elevators that rotate in unison, simulated stainless-steel heat shielding around the engine exhaust and the separately applied v-shaped transparent lens cover on the nose camera. The snug-fitting large, metal landing gear installs quickly and easily for ground display. The mold allows for the single-seat and the long, slender two-seat trainer variants to be produced. © Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Corgi "Aviation Archive" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored. Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
|
