Hobby Boss 87259 Jaguar E – 1:72 Scale Plastic Model Kit

Discover the exceptional Hobby Boss 87259 Jaguar E in 1:72 scale – a highly detailed plastic model kit that faithfully recreates the French-British SEPECAT Jaguar E advanced trainer and attack aircraft. This set is an excellent choice for collectors and military aviation enthusiasts looking to enrich their collection with a distinctive Cold War-era aircraft.

• Scale: 1:72
• Country of service: United Kingdom, France
• Historical period: Cold War and modern era (aircraft produced in the 1960s, extensively used from the 1970s into the 21st century)
• Material: High-quality plastic (with clear parts)
• Number of parts: Over 110 pieces spread across 6 sprues
• Model dimensions when assembled: length 234.8 mm, wingspan 122.6 mm

Sepecat Jaguar E is a two-seat trainer and support version, featuring an elongated fuselage to accommodate two crew stations and a nose-mounted in-flight refueling probe. The aircraft entered service in the 1970s and was used mainly by the French Armée de l’Air and the British Royal Air Force. The Jaguar E formed the backbone of NATO's combat training fleet during the Cold War and also performed excellently in expeditionary operations, such as the conflicts in Iraq and the Balkans.

The Hobby Boss model stands out thanks to its superbly reproduced cockpit, landing gear, and equipment details, allowing for a realistic finish. The kit includes clear parts for the canopy, enabling the creation of open cockpit doors. Please note that the set does not include glue or paints, giving modelers the freedom to choose their own materials.

Category: Plastic model kit

This model is recommended both for intermediate and ambitious beginner modelers interested in military aviation. Difficulty level: 3/5. It's an excellent choice not only for learning advanced modeling techniques but also for building an extensive collection of Cold War-era NATO aircraft.