Right, I think I'm finished for the time being:
The first profile represent the Argentine version of the Jaguar SM as it was delivered to Comando de Aviación Naval Argentina in 1973 through to 1977. The type was eventually operated from ARA 25 de Mayo by both 2da and 3ra Escuadrilla Aeronaval de Caza y Ataque after transferring their A-4Q Skyhawks to Fuerza Aérea Argentina, following the 1977 US embargo on spares.
COAN experienced difficulties in using the adapted avionics fit from the Jaguar S in a maritime environment, both in terms of navigation and in attacking targets at sea in poor weather. In 1980, Argentina approached Dassault-Breguet to refit EA32's aircraft (approximately half of their Jaguars) with a Thomson-CSF 'Agave' attack radar, while EA33 was to be disbanded and the remaining Jaguar ASMs transferred to land-based operations with 1ra Escuadrilla Aeronaval de Ataque (EA41), providing CAS to Argentina's marines.
By late 1981, COAN had taken delivery of its first upgraded 'Jaguar ARM' aircraft with Agave fitted, and began the process of training pilots to operate the new radar and the Exocet missiles that had been ordered with the upgraded aircraft.
During the 1982 Falklands war, the STOL performance and high launch angle of the Jaguar M's front landing gear allowed EA41 to operate from the short runway at Port Stanley to devastating effect. This particular aircraft successfully shot down a British, Westland Scout helicopter with its DEFA cannon and caused significant damage to the supply ship RFA Fort Austin with a Mk.82 bomb.
In spite of the limited experience of EA32's pilots in operating the Exocet/Agave radar combination, Argentina's Jaguar ARMs conducted several successful attacks on British shipping using the missile - including the sinking of MV Atlantic Conveyor. The unit's experience with the previous Jaguar ASM model however, gave the pilots great confidence in attacking sea-borne targets with cannons and other unguided weapons.
For giggles, here's a pic of how the RN Jaguar SB.3 profile I originally envisaged, looks:
However, I wont be submitting that British one as part of the GB. Any comments on the profiles or back story for Argentina's Jaguars would be appreciated.