Scottish Aviation Bulldog T Mk 1
Scottish Aviation · United Kingdom · first flew 1973 · light aircraft
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog T Mk 1 was the standard RAF primary flying trainer from the mid-1970s until it was replaced by the Grob Tutor T Mk 1 at the turn of the millennium, equipping University Air Squadrons and Air Experience Flights across the United Kingdom. It offered a capable, aerobatic-capable platform for introducing student pilots to military flying.
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:
- Standard RAF primary flying trainer of the 1970s–1990s
- Low-wing side-by-side two-seater with bubble canopy
- Lycoming IO-360 engine, fixed tricycle undercarriage
Low-wing two-seat trainer with a generously sized bubble canopy affording excellent visibility, fixed tricycle undercarriage, and a compact Lycoming engine behind a short rounded cowling — familiar to generations of British student pilots.
Specifications
- The Scottish Aviation Bulldog T Mk 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
The RAF ordered 130 Bulldog T Mk 1s to replace the ageing Chipmunk T Mk 10 in the University Air Squadron and Air Experience Flight roles, with deliveries completing by the late 1970s. The type served until 2000–2001 when the Grob 115E Tutor took over; many ex-RAF Bulldogs subsequently entered the civil market.
Variants
The T Mk 1 is the RAF-specific variant of the Bulldog Model 120 series; it differs from export variants primarily in military avionics and RAF-specific equipment.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Royal Air Force from 1973 to approximately 2001 with University Air Squadrons and Air Experience Flights across the UK; numerous examples now fly with private owners and flying clubs.
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