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Description

This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit.

The Jaguar 2, also known as Raketenjagdpanzer 4, is a German Army self-propelled anti-tank missile vehicle.

Between 1983 and 1985, 162 Kanonenjagdpanzer vehicles had their main guns removed, mounted with BGM-71 TOW launchers on top, and received additional armor. These upgraded vehicles were designated RJPz.4 (Raketenjagdpanzer 4 = missile-armed tank destroyer version 4), or Jaguar 2.

Powered by a V8 water-cooled multi-fuel diesel engine and built on a lightweight common chassis, the low profile and high speed of the vehicle provided better survivability at engagement distances compared to standard tanks.

Differences from the Jaguar 1 equipped with HOT anti-tank missiles include the addition of an infrared night vision guidance system and the removal of the coaxial machine gun from the Kanonenjagdpanzer gun, meaning the vehicle has no hull-mounted machine gun.

The TOW anti-tank missile on the Jaguar 2 has a slightly shorter maximum effective range of 3,750 meters compared to the HOT missile on the Jaguar 1, but it is faster, cheaper, and the mounted night sight significantly enhances its night combat capability.

Out of the 162 upgraded vehicles, 136 were deployed to active units and retired in 1999.

• Partial interior reproduction included.
• Tracks are link-and-length type.
• Four marking variations included (Bundeswehr x 4).
• Photo-etched parts and clear parts included.