Scottish Aviation Bulldog Model 102

Scottish Aviation · United Kingdom · first flew 1972 · light aircraft

The Scottish Aviation Bulldog Model 102 is a production variant of the Bulldog military trainer incorporating updated instrumentation and equipment over the Model 101, tailored to specific customer requirements. It retains the same airframe and engine as the rest of the Bulldog family.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsLow-mounted, tapered
E — Engines1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage7.09 m fuselage
T — TailConventional

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Externally identical to other Model 100-series Bulldogs — low-wing monoplane, bubble canopy, fixed tricycle gear, and Lycoming engine. Sub-variant identification requires close inspection of cockpit instrumentation.

Specifications

Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.

History

The Model 102 was produced for export customers who specified particular avionics or equipment standards different from the baseline Model 101, continuing the successful sales of the Bulldog to air forces seeking a modern, capable piston trainer. Scottish Aviation later became part of British Aerospace.

Variants

Part of the Bulldog Model 100 series alongside the 101, 103, and RAF T Mk 1; differences between variants are primarily in avionics, radio equipment, and customer-specific fittings.

Where you'll see it

Exported to various air forces; specific operators of the Model 102 include Ghana and possibly others with unique equipment fits.

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