Scottish Aviation Bulldog Model 103
Scottish Aviation · United Kingdom · first flew 1972 · light aircraft
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog Model 103 is an export variant of the Bulldog two-seat piston military trainer, representing a customer-specific configuration within the Model 100 series produced at Prestwick, Scotland. It shares the airframe, engine, and general characteristics of the entire 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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- Bulldog export variant for specific customer specification
- Low-wing two-seat trainer with bubble canopy
- Fixed tricycle undercarriage, four-cylinder Lycoming engine
Indistinguishable from other Bulldog Model 100-series variants in external appearance; identification of specific sub-types requires documentation or inspection of interior equipment.
Specifications
- The Scottish Aviation Bulldog Model 103 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.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
As with other Bulldog sub-variants, the Model 103 designation reflects customer-specific equipment or avionics requirements negotiated during the export sales process. Scottish Aviation successfully marketed the Bulldog to a wide range of air forces during the 1970s before the company merged into British Aerospace in 1977.
Variants
The Model 103 sits within the Bulldog Model 100 family; the definitive RAF version is the T Mk 1, which was essentially a Model 120-series aircraft.
Where you'll see it
Specific operators of the Model 103 designation are not widely documented; the broader Bulldog family served Jordan, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Malaysia, Lebanon, and the RAF among others.
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- Scottish Aviation Bulldog Model 101
- Scottish Aviation Bulldog Series 120
- Scottish Aviation Bulldog T Mk 1
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