HC Deb 23 November 1995 vol 267 c258W
Mr. Foulkes

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Jaguar aircraft are to be upgraded to GR.1B standard; and if he will list the additional capabilities of the GR.1B aircraft. [1289]

Mr. Arbuthnot

We plan to have upgraded all 65 Jaguar GR aircraft to GR1B standard by mid-1997. This upgrade improves the operational effectiveness of Jaguar, and provides a TIALD—thermal imaging and laser designation—capability.

Mr. Foulkes

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many RAF Jaguar aircraft are to be upgraded with the Adour 804 engine; what is the cost of the programme; and what is the planned service entry date for(a) the first and (b) the last such upgraded aircraft. [1290]

Mr. Arbuthnot

A proposal to upgrade the Jaguar Adour Mk 104 engine is being considered.