Scottish Aviation Bulldog

Summary

Category Training aircraft
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
First flight19 May 1969
Year of introduction1971
Number produced328 units

Description

The Scottish Aviation Bulldog is a military aircraft that was originally developed in the United Kingdom during the 1960s by Scottish Aviation. It was primarily designed to serve as a basic pilot training aircraft for the Royal Air Force (RAF). The Bulldog's development aimed to provide an improved training platform compared to its predecessor, the de Havilland Chipmunk. It features a tandem seating arrangement and was equipped with a piston engine. The Bulldog has predominantly been utilized for pilot training purposes, offering aspiring military aviators an opportunity to develop their flying skills before transitioning to more advanced aircraft. It has also been deployed by various air forces and military training establishments around the world.

Technical specifications

Version: Bulldog 120
Wing area12 m² (129.2 sqft)
Wingspan10.1 m (33.2 ft)
Height2.7 m (9.0 ft)
Length7.1 m (23.2 ft)
Service ceiling4877 m (16001 ft)
Empty weight649 kg (1431 lbs)
Max. takeoff weight1066 kg (2350 lbs)
Climb rate5.3 m/s (17.4 ft/s)
Powerplant1 × pistons engine Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 delivering 149 kW

Current operating countries

Country Units
Lebanon Lebanon 3

Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.

All operators

BotswanaUnited KingdomGhana • Hong Kong • JordanLebanonMalaysiaNigeriaSweden

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