Editing SEPECAT Jaguar (section)

===Overview===
[[File:JaguarGR3 41Sqn RAF 1999.jpeg|thumb|RAF Jaguar GR3 with view of overwing AIM-9L Sidewinder missile.]]
The Jaguar is an orthodox single-seat, swept-wing, twin-engine [[monoplane]] design, with tall [[tricycle gear|tricycle-type]] retractable [[landing gear]].<ref name="WAPJ11 p58,71"/> In its original configuration, it had a maximum take-off weight in the 15 tonne class;<ref name="JAWA80 p106-7">Taylor 1980, pp. 106–107.</ref> with a combat radius on internal fuel of {{convert|850|km|mi|abbr=on}}, giving the Jaguar a greater operational range than competitor aircraft such as the [[Mikoyan MiG-27]].<ref>Tellis 2001, p. 535.</ref> The aircraft had hardpoints fitted for an external weapons load of up to 10,000&nbsp;lb (4,500&nbsp;kg).<ref name="JAWA80 p106-7"/> Typical weapons fitted included the Matra LR.F2 rocket pod, BAP 100-mm bombs, [[Martel (missile)|Martel]] AS.37 anti-radar missiles, [[AIM-9 Sidewinder]] missiles, and [[CBU-100 Cluster Bomb|Rockeye cluster bombs]].<ref name = 'glenn 8'/><ref name = 'glenn 9'>Glenn 2005, p. 9.</ref><ref name = 'glenn 40'>Glenn 2005, p. 40.</ref> The RAF's Jaguars gained several new weapons during the Gulf War, including [[CRV7]] high-velocity rockets and American [[CBU-87 Combined Effects Munition|CBU-87]] [[cluster bomb]]s.<ref name="WAPJ11 p63-6">Jackson 1992, pp. 63–66.</ref> Finally, the Jaguar was equipped with either a pair of 30&nbsp;mm autocannon - the French [[DEFA cannon]], or British [[ADEN cannon]].<ref name="auto">Wagner 2009, p. 123.</ref><ref name="owen 217">Owen 2000, p. 217.</ref>

The Jaguar International had the unusual option of overwing pylons, used for short-range air-to-air missiles, such as the [[R.550 Magic|Matra R550 Magic]] or the Sidewinder. This option freed up the under-wing pylons for other weapons and stores. RAF Jaguars gained overwing pylons in the buildup to [[Operation Granby]] in 1990,<ref name="IAPR11 p64">Jackson 1992, p. 64.</ref> but French Jaguars were not modified.<ref name="IAPR11 p69">Jackson 1992, p. 69.</ref>