Scottish Aviation / Beagle Bulldog Series 1
Scottish Aviation / Beagle Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1969 · light aircraft
The Bulldog Series 1 was the initial prototype and pre-production variant of the Scottish Aviation Bulldog military trainer, developed from the Beagle Pup airframe by Beagle Aircraft before Scottish Aviation took over production following Beagle's collapse. It established the configuration that would be refined into the production Series 100 and 120.
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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Spot it by:
- Side-by-side two-seat piston military trainer
- Low tapered wing with fixed or retractable undercarriage
- Development of the Beagle Pup airframe
Low-wing monoplane of conventional layout with side-by-side seating, a bubble canopy, and a fixed tricycle undercarriage on production versions; closely resembles the Beagle Pup from which it was developed.
Specifications
- The Scottish Aviation / Beagle Bulldog Series 1 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
Beagle Aircraft flew the original Bulldog prototype in May 1969 before the company went into receivership; Scottish Aviation acquired the design and developed it into a successful military trainer that was sold to numerous air forces. The Series 1 represents the earliest developmental stage of the type.
Variants
The Series 1 led directly to the production Bulldog Model 101/102/103 and T Mk 1; the type was manufactured by Scottish Aviation until it was absorbed into British Aerospace.
Where you'll see it
The Series 1 was a development aircraft; production Bulldogs served with the RAF, Swedish Air Force, and numerous other air forces worldwide.
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