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Jaguar
General Facts
- TYPE
Tank destroyer - ORIGIN
Germany
- NICKNAMES
PAL 4000 (Austrian designation for Jaguar 1) - DESIGNED
1963 - 1965 - DESIGNER
Henschel - PRODUCTION
1967 - 1968 (Jagdpanzer Rakete)
1978 - 1982 (Jaguar 1 conversions)
1983 - 1985 (Jaguar 2 conversions) - PRODUCERS
Germany - Hanomag
Germany - Henschel
- QUANTITY
318 or 370 Jagdpanzer Rakete
316 Jaguar 1 conversions
162 Jaguar 2 conversions - UNIT COST
Unknown - CHARACTERISTICS
Well armored
Long range missiles
Good all terrain mobility
Large and heavy
Limited rate of fire
Introduction
The Jaguar is a tracked tank destroyer of German origin. Since 1966 the HS-30 tank destroyers were replaced by the Jagdpanzer Rakete, which in turn was developed into the Jaguar in the 1980's. The Jaguar was intended for use in the large scale armored combat anticipated during the Cold War. The Jaguar is one of the largest and best armored guided missile tank destroyers ever developed.
Layout
The chassis of the Jagdpanzer is very similar to those used on the Jagdpanzer Kanone and Marder. The Jaguar uses a crew of four, which are seated in the fighting compartment in the front. The missile launcher is mounted on the roof and the drive train is placed in the rear.
Firepower
The original Jagdpanzer Rakete was armed with two individual SS-11 launchers that could be used out to 3 km. The Jaguar 1 is armed with a single K3S launcher for firing HOT missiles up to 4 km. The Jaguar 2 uses a pedestal mounted TOW missile launcher for use up to 3.75 km. Additionally one or more MG3 machine guns are fitted.
Protection
The Jaguar is operated under full armor protection, except for the Jaguar 2 in which the gunner manually operates the launcher. With the increased bolt on protection the steel armor protects the crew from 30mm autocannon fire. NBC and fire extinguishing systems are standard. A total of 8 smoke grenade dischargers are fitted.
Mobility
The tracked chassis provides the Jaguar with a good cross country ability. A Daimler-Benz 500 hp diesel engine provides propulsion. The Jaguar has maximum speed of 70 km/h forward and in reverse. It is not amphibious.
Users
A total of 370 new Jagdpanzer Rakete were ordered by Germany. Of these 316 were upgraded to Jaguar 1 standard. Austria received 90 ex-German Jaguar 1. A total of 162 Jagdpanzer Kanone were converted into Jaguar 2, which is the only version that remains in active Germany service. Since the threat of large scale armored warfare is reduced the Jaguar has lost its reason for existence and is phased out by both nations.
Jagdpanzer Rakete
The Jagdpanzer Rakete looks similar to the Jagdpanzer Kanone. It is also known as the RaketenJagdPanzer 2 / RakJPz 2 in German service. The same chassis as the Jagdpanzer Kanone is used but instead of a cannon two launchers for SS-11 missiles have been fitted. Both launchers cover the forwar 180 degree arc. The left launcher can only fire forwards and to the left and the right launcher only forward and to the right.
- Specifications:
- Jagdpanzer Rakete
Type | Tank destroyer |
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Crew | 4 (commander, driver, gunner, bow gunner) |
Length | 6.4 m |
Width | 3.0 m |
Height | 2.1 m (hull), 2.6 m (overall) |
Ground clearance | 0.44 m |
Weight | 23.0 t combat load |
Ground pressure | 0.63 kg/cm2 |
Wheelbase | Tracked chassis, 5 roadwheels, idler front, drive sprocket rear, 3.8 m length, 0.45 m width, 2.54 m track |
Turn radius | ? |
Engine | Daimler-Benz MB 837 V8 diesel, 500 hp at 2.000 rpm |
Power ratio | 21.7 hp/t |
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Transmission | Renk HSWL 123 |
Speed | 70 km/h forward and reverse |
Fuel | 470 L |
Range | 400 km |
Wall | 0.8 m |
Trench | 2.0 m |
Gradient | 60% gradient |
Fording | 1.4 m unprepared, 2.1 m with kit |
Armor | Steel |
NBC equipment | Yes |
Night vision | ? |
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Smoke | 8x 76mm smoke grenade dischargers |
Remarks | - |
Armament | SS-11 missile launcher (2x) 7.62mm MG3 machine gun (2x) |
Weapon1 | SS-11 missile pedestal launcher (2x) 14 missiles carried, 2 ready to fire 0 to +20° elevation 0 - 90° left launcher, 270 - 360° right launcher non-stabilized |
Weapon2 | 7.62mm MG3 bow machine gun 3.200 rounds in total -8 to +15° elevation, manual -15 to +15° traverse, manual non-stabilized |
Weapon3 | 7.62mm MG3 roof machine gun 3.200 rounds in total manual traverse and elevation non-stabilized |
Weapon4 | - |
Weapon5 | - |
Weapon6 | - |
Jagdpanzer Jaguar 1
The Jaguar 1 is derived from the Jagdpanzer Rakete. It is armed with a single HOT missile launcher that is connected to an autoloader with an eight round capacity. Additional armor has been bolted on the superstructure to increase protection. The bow machine gun has been retained and a second a MG3 medium machine gun is mounted on the roof for self-defense.
- Specifications:
- Jaguar 1
Type | Tank destroyer |
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Crew | 4 (commander, driver, gunner, bow gunner) |
Length | 6.61 m |
Width | 3.12 m |
Height | 1.98 m (hull), 2.54 m (launcher) |
Ground clearance | 0.44 m |
Weight | 25.5 t combat load |
Ground pressure | 0.70 kg/cm2 |
Wheelbase | Tracked chassis, 5 roadwheels, idler front, drive sprocket rear, 3.8 m length, 0.45 m width, 2.54 m track |
Turn radius | ? |
Engine | Daimler-Benz MB 837 V8 diesel, 500 hp at 2.000 rpm |
Power ratio | 19.6 hp/t |
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Transmission | Renk HSWL 123 |
Speed | 70 km/h forward and reverse |
Fuel | 470 L |
Range | 400 km |
Wall | 0.75 m |
Trench | 2 m |
Gradient | 58% gradient, 30% slope |
Fording | 1.2 m unprepared, 1.8 m prepared |
Armor | Steel, 12 to 50 mm |
NBC equipment | Yes |
Night vision | Yes |
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Smoke | 8x 76mm smoke grenade dischargers |
Remarks | - |
Armament | HOT missile launcher 7.62mm MG3 machine gun (2x) |
Weapon1 | HOT missile pedestal launcher HOT 1 and HOT 2 missiles 20 missiles carried, 1 ready to fire |
Weapon2 | 7.62mm MG3 bow machine gun 3.200 rounds in total -8 to +15° elevation, manual -15 to +15° traverse, manual non-stabilized |
Weapon3 | 7.62mm MG3 roof machine gun 3.200 rounds in total manual traverse and elevation non-stabilized |
Weapon4 | - |
Weapon5 | - |
Weapon6 | - |
Jagdpanzer Jaguar 2
The Jaguar 2 is derived from the Jagdpanzer Kanone. The cannon has been removed and the front is welded over. It is armed with a pedestal mounted TOW launcher fitted with an AN/TAS-4 night sight. It is fitted with a similar additional armor package as the Jaguar 1. A single MG3 medium machine gun is mounted on the roof for self-defense. Unlike the Jaguar 1 is has no bow machine gun. The TOW launcher can be used on a tripod away from the vehicle.
- Specifications:
- Jaguar 2
Type | Tank destroyer |
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Crew | 4 (commander, driver, gunner, loader) |
Length | 6.61 m |
Width | 3.12 m |
Height | 2.55 m (overall) |
Ground clearance | 0.44 m |
Weight | 24.8 t combat load |
Ground pressure | 0.68 kg/cm2 |
Wheelbase | Tracked chassis, 5 roadwheels, idler front, drive sprocket rear, 3.8 m length, 0.45 m width, 2.54 m track |
Turn radius | ? |
Engine | Daimler-Benz MB 837 V8 diesel, 500 hp at 2.000 rpm |
Power ratio | 20.2 hp/t |
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Transmission | Renk HSWL 123 |
Speed | 70 km/h forward and reverse |
Fuel | 470 L |
Range | 400 km |
Wall | 0.75 m |
Trench | 2 m |
Gradient | 58% gradient, 30% slope |
Fording | 1.2 m unprepared, 1.8 m prepared |
Armor | Steel, 12 to 50 mm |
NBC equipment | Yes |
Night vision | Yes |
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Smoke | 8x 76mm smoke grenade dischargers |
Remarks | - |
Armament | TOW missile launcher 7.62mm MG3 machine gun |
Weapon1 | TOW missile pedestal launcher TOW 1 missiles 12 missiles carried, 1 ready to fire -10 to +15° elevation, manual -30 to +30° traverse, manual non-stabilized |
Weapon2 | 7.62mm MG3 roof machine gun manual traverse and elevation non-stabilized |
Weapon3 | - |
Weapon4 | - |
Weapon5 | - |
Weapon6 | - |