ak
Sprue Cutter
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Post by ak on Jan 21, 2008 15:15:46 GMT
Hi,
What was the difference between the GR1 and the GR3, was it just an internal upgrade resulting in a bigger TV Tab in the cockpit for the pilot, or was there difference outside apart from different weapons available to the GR3.
Many thanks ak
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Post by GR1 on Jan 27, 2008 15:21:13 GMT
Hi AK
Don't know if you're aware or not but there wasn't just a straightforward upgrade which resulted in re-designation from GR.1 to GR.3. It was quite a complicated (and gradual) process.
At the end of the 1970s, the aircraft became the GR.1A (and T.2A) with increased thrust engines and avionics upgrades which included the replacement of the NAVWASS (Navigation and Weapon Aiming Sub System) by a more modern Ferranti FIN 1064. That changed the look of the cockpit.
Gulf War aircraft (1982) had revised communication equipment and you will see a difference in the external aerials.
Various new external stores were introduced over the following years but these didn't affect the designation.
I won't go into the full story here (feel free to ask if you need details) but things got complicated in the '90s. Due to staged upgrades and the difference between upgrade names and military designations, the aircraft were variously called GR.1B, GR.1A(T), Jaguar 96, GR.3 (and T.4) followed by Jaguar 97 and, ultimately, GR.3A.
Noticeable changes along the way included a Smiths multi-colour display in the cockpit (Jag 96), a wide-angle HUD and a new LCD display screen (Jag 97). The helmet mounted sighting system (HMSS) added a sensor to the cockpit canopy.
The Jaguar also got some decent engines in it's final years. The Adour Mk.106 gave 25% more thrust but no re-designation!
Does that help at all?
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ak
Sprue Cutter
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Post by ak on Jan 27, 2008 17:56:14 GMT
Thanks GR1,
That has helped, I was just wondering if I bought the 1/48th Airfix GR3 kit if I would be able to decal it in some GR1 colours with the help of a aftermarket GR1 cockpit as the cockpit is pretty dull.
Cheers ak
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Post by opadag on Oct 25, 2011 19:35:52 GMT
Hello GR1 & AK & others, I found a Jaguar GR1, already built in amongst my collection. I don't remember it's provenence, could be Airfix, or Matchbox. But I would like to use it as a basis for a re-work to get practice. It is missing the nose probe (should I be surprised) has a centerline long Matra rocket pod and four underwing rockets. Anyone got any suggestions as to how I could improve the basic model, painted overall green/grey, but I see on some images that it gained a grey scheme in the latter period. What about a Gulf 91 colour and kit. Is there any after market kit that will improve it, decals weapons etc. What about upgrades what external kit was used and is it available in aftermarket. Would really appreciate some help as I would like to see what I can do with this. Note the storage dust. Jaguar GR1 Front view cockpit seat needs work!
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Post by opadag on Oct 25, 2011 19:58:26 GMT
FYI Have identified the kit as one issued by Matchbox for a start.
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