Hasegawa 1/72 Jaguar GR. Mk. 1/A
About this Product
The Hasegawa 1/72 Jaguar GR. Mk. 1/A model kit replicates the rugged Anglo-French ground attack jet that served with distinction in the Cold War and beyond. The Jaguar GR.1 was a key strike aircraft for the Royal Air Force (RAF), while the Jaguar A variant served in the French Air Force. This versatile aircraft performed low-level attack, close air support, and reconnaissance missions across various conflicts including the Gulf War and interventions in Africa.
This 1/72 scale kit features finely recessed panel lines, a detailed cockpit, external ordnance options, and markings for both RAF and French Air Force variants. A must-have for Cold War aviation enthusiasts and modelers interested in modern European combat aircraft.
Key Features
• 1/72 scale injection-molded plastic model kit
• Includes parts and markings for both GR.1 and Jaguar A variants
• Detailed cockpit and external fuel tanks, bombs, and pylons
• Optional landing gear and canopy positions
• Requires assembly and painting (glue and paints not included)
Why Buy This Kit?
• Captures a Cold War strike jet with international service history
• Offers customization between RAF and French versions
• Great subject for Gulf War or European Air Force collections
• A rewarding project for intermediate-level modelers
Paint & Hobby Tips
RAF Jaguars often wore dark green and gray camouflage or desert pink for Gulf War service. French versions used blue-gray or green-brown schemes. Use subtle weathering to reflect operational wear from low-level strike missions.
Historical Context Sidebar
The SEPECAT Jaguar was a joint British-French project designed in the 1960s as a jet trainer and light strike aircraft. The RAF’s GR.1 served from the 1970s through the early 2000s, with combat use in the Gulf War. The French Jaguar A operated in numerous overseas missions. The aircraft was known for its durability, speed at low altitude, and precision strike capability—hallmarks that made it a reliable workhorse during NATO and UN operations.
