HAL (SEPECAT) Jaguar International

HAL · India · first flew 1968 · bomber

The Indian-built export version of the Anglo-French Jaguar strike aircraft, a twin-engined supersonic low-level attack jet.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	High-mounted, swept
E — Engines	2 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted
F — Fuselage	High-set swept wing over a slim fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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High-set swept wing over a slim fuselage
Two closely-spaced engines with box-section rear
Tall single fin and heavy under-wing stores

A slim twin-engined jet with a shoulder-mounted swept wing, tall fin and a rugged, heavily-laden low-level look — recognisable by its boxy paired engines and long pointed nose.

Specifications

The HAL (SEPECAT) Jaguar International has a length of 16.83 m (55 ft).
It has a wingspan of 8.69 m (29 ft).
Its maximum speed is 1699 km/h (1056 mph).
Typical crew: 1 pilot.

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History

The Jaguar began as a joint Anglo-French SEPECAT programme, first flying in 1968, and India adopted it as the Jaguar International, later manufacturing it under licence at HAL. Indian aircraft were progressively upgraded with new avionics, radar and the Darin attack system.

Variants

Indian versions include single-seat strike and maritime-strike Jaguars and two-seat trainers, evolving through successive Darin avionics standards; these parallel the RAF's own GR-series Jaguars.

Where you'll see it

The Jaguar has strong UK relevance, having served the Royal Air Force in the strike and reconnaissance role from the 1970s until retirement in 2007, while the HAL-built fleet still flies with the Indian Air Force.

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