Hindustan Jaguar
The SEPECAT Jaguar was a joint British-French strike aircraft designed to attack at low level in all weather. Its high-mounted cockpit gave pilots good visibility over the long nose while flying fast terrain-following profiles. Jaguars served with the RAF, French Air Force, India, Oman, Nigeria, and Ecuador, and flew combat missions from the Gulf War to the Kargil conflict. India kept upgraded Jaguars in frontline service longer than any other operator, highlighting the design’s longevity.
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The Jaguar's raised cockpit sits above a long nose, giving pilots clear sightlines during low-level, high-speed attack runs.
Specifications
| Length | 16.8 m (55 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 8.7 m (29 ft) |
| Height | 4.9 m (16 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 15 t |
| Range | 1,900 NM (3,519 km) |
| Maximum speed | 915 kt (1,695 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 46,000 ft (14,021 m) |
| Rate of climb | 9,000 ft/min (45.7 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 490 m (1,608 ft) |
| Landing distance | 900 m (2,953 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 7,800 l |
| Engines | 2x Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca Adour |
| Units built | 120 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
In CatchFlights
In CatchFlights the Hindustan Jaguar starts as a Legendary catch. The tier is an editorial judgement of how special a sighting of this type is. The more often you catch it, the closer it moves to Common for you. The first catch of a legendary type pays a bonus of its own.
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