Scottish Aviation Bulldog Model 101

Scottish Aviation · United Kingdom · first flew 1971 · light aircraft

The Scottish Aviation Bulldog Model 101 was the initial production variant of the Bulldog military trainer, powered by a Lycoming IO-360 flat-four engine and featuring side-by-side seating under a generous bubble canopy. It was the forerunner of the widely exported Bulldog family.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	7.09 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Two-seat military piston trainer, low wing
Bubble canopy with side-by-side seating
Fixed tricycle undercarriage, Lycoming engine

Compact low-wing monoplane with a wide bubble canopy, fixed tricycle undercarriage, and a four-cylinder Lycoming engine behind a short cowling; similar to the Piper Cherokee in general proportions.

Specifications

The Scottish Aviation Bulldog Model 101 has a length of 7.09 m (23 ft).
It has a wingspan of 10.06 m (33 ft).
Its maximum speed is 241 km/h (150 mph).
Typical crew: 2.

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History

Scottish Aviation developed the Model 101 as the first production-standard Bulldog following its acquisition of the type from the liquidated Beagle Aircraft, delivering it to the Swedish Air Force (as the SK 61) as the first export customer. Production at Prestwick established the company's trainer credentials.

Variants

The Model 101 was followed by the Model 102 (improved avionics/equipment), Model 103, and the RAF's T Mk 1; all share the same basic airframe.

Where you'll see it

The Model 101 served primarily with the Swedish Air Force as the SK 61; subsequent variants served with the RAF, Kenya, Ghana, Jordan, and several other air forces.

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