THE SEPECAT JAGUAR
Light Stone (BS381C: 361)
Testors MME: 2053 Dark Tan (BS381C: 350)
Testors MME: 1742 Testors MMA: 4709
Light Grey (FS *6493 equivalent)
Black
All paint chips are matched to Testors Model Master equivalents where applicable: MME- Model Master Enamel. MMA- Model Master Acrylic.
Sepecat Jaguar International OS, 221, operated by No.20 Squadron, Al-Quwwat al-Jawiyya al-Sultaniyya al-'Umaniyya (Royal Air Force of Oman- ROAF) based at Thumrait, April 2006. 221 wears the original ‘wraparound’ scheme applied to Omani Jaguars. This consists of Dark Earth (BS381C: 350) and Light Stone BS381C: 361). The ROAF national insignia is applied to the fin only, with the aircraft code in both Arabic and Roman numerals on the rear fuselage, and repeated on the nosewheel door in Roman type only. Originally, the Sultan of Oman’s Air Force (SOAF), the force became the ROAF in 1990.
Light Green (FS *4558 equivalent)
Pale Green
Testors MME: 1716 Testors MMA: 4739
Sepecat Jaguar International OS, 211, operated by No.20 Squadron, Al-Quwwat al-Jawiyya al-Sultaniyya al-'Umaniyya (Royal Air Force of Oman- ROAF) based at Thumrait, April 2012. Recently, ROAF Jaguars have been refinished in this somewhat gaudy but nonetheless attractive three tone ‘wraparound’ scheme. This consists of Light Stone (BS381C: 361) with Light Green (similar to FS *4558) and Medium Green (similar to FS *4227). Again, only minimal national insignia are carried, with the aircraft codes in a combination of Arabic and Roman numerals. This scheme is also carried by Omani Jaguar International OB two-seaters
Sepecat Jaguar International IS, JS121, operated by No.14 Squadron ‘Bulls’, Indian Air Force, based at Ambala, 1980’s. Known as the Shamsher (Sword of Justice) in Indian service, the Jaguar was first delivered to that nation in 1979, albeit in the form of an initial eighteen aircraft loan from Great Britain. More aircraft were supplied under the designation of Jaguar IS with further additions being made by Indian-built aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Indian Jaguars initially wore the standard RAF ‘wraparound’ scheme of Dark Sea Grey (BS381C: 638) and Dark Green (BS381C: 641). Identification markings were in black, with the squadron marking carried on the engine intakes. The serials were in black and repeated on the underside of each wing. The numerals of the serial was also repeated on the nosewheel door in red.
Dark Grey
Testors MME: 2036 Testors MMA: 4754
Light Buff (FS *3617 equivalent)
Sepecat Jaguar International IM, JM252, operated by No. 6 Squadron ‘Dragons’, Indian Air Force, based at Poona, 2001. The HAL-built IM variant of the Jaguar is a dedicated maritime version equipped with a Thomson-CSF Agave radar. These aircraft initially wore this two-tone ‘wraparound’ scheme of Light Grey (similar to FS *6493) and Blue Grey (similar to FS *6176 but slightly bluer). The serials were repeated in black on the underside of each wing, with the numerals only applied to the nosewheel door in red. The squadron crest was applied to the sides of both engine intakes. The aircraft is fully BAe Sea Eagle missile-capable.
Sepecat Jaguar International IS, JS141, operated by No.14 Squadron ‘Bulls’, Indian Air Force, based at Ambala, 2004. In latter years, India’s Jaguar fleet (including the IM’s) have been finished in this overall scheme of Light Grey. Gone are the squadron badges although the rest of the aircraft markings are pretty much standard as before. Although now an old aircraft, the Jaguar in IAF service has under- gone a number of improvement and upgrades to extend service life, including a planned engine upgrade. As yet no definite replacement appears to be on the horizon, so the Shamsher looks to remain in IAF service for the foreseeable future.
RAF Dark Sea Grey Testors MME: 2059 Testors MMA: 4754
RAF Dark Green
Testors MME: 1710 Testors MMA: 4726
Sepecat Jaguar International ES, FAE327, operated by Escuadron de Combate 2111 ‘Aguilas’ (Eagles), 2010. Ecuador received its first Jaguars in the 1970’s and as such was one of the first Jaguar export customers. These aircraft have always carried the standard RAF Dark Green and Grey scheme with Light Aircraft Grey (BS381C: 627) undersides. Of note is the attractive Jaguar motif on the nose. Two Matra Magic R.550 air-to-air missiles are carried for defence. The last three digits of the code and Jaguar logo are carried on the nosewheel door.
Sepecat Jaguar International SN, NAF710/G27-397, flight testing phase prior to delivery to the Nigerian Air Force, RAE Farnborough 1984. Nigeria operated thirteen SN single-seaters and five BN two-seaters with deliveries beginning in 1984. These wore this attractive three tone scheme of ‘Buff’ (similar to FS *3617), Medium Green (similar to FS *4227) and Dark Green (similar to FS FS34079). The aircraft carries a delivery code on the rear fuselage. Nigeria’s Jaguar fleet has now been withdrawn from service.
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