Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA35410
SEPECAT Jaguar GR.Mk 3 Diecast Model
RAF No.6 Sqn, XX119, RAF Coningsby, England, Jaguar Decommissioning June 2007 | Limited Edition
1500
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| SEPECAT Jaguar GR.Mk 3 | | 9.25" | | 4.75" |
The first Jaguar was delivered to the RAF in 1973 and equipped eight front-line squadrons in the UK and Germany. Its capabilities were first tested in the 1991 Gulf War and subsequent operations over Iraq, as well as the Balkans. Updated to maintain combat effectiveness, the GR.3A upgrade included GPS, helmet-mounted sight and new engines for increased economy and performance. 16(R) and 54 Squadrons disbanded in 2005, followed by 41(F) Squadron in 2006. The type's official retirement was on April 25, 2007, with the last Squadron, No.6, disbanding on May 31, 2007.
Designed to meet a British requirement for an advanced supersonic jet trainer and a French requirement for an inexpensive trainer and light attack aircraft, the SEPECAT Jaguar first flew on September 8, 1968. Early in its development the trainer requirement was dropped and the Jaguar went on to become a capable close air support, tactical reconnaissance and strike aircraft. This swept-wing aircraft was one of the first Anglo-French military aircraft projects and was used heavily by the French Air Force, which didn't officially replace it as its main strike/attack aircraft until 2005. It also served the RAF until 2007. © Copyright 2003-2025 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.
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The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range 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.
- Interchangeable 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, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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