Scottish Aviation Bulldog

Cundy88 🇬🇧

2h ago · © Cundy88

Scottish Aviation Bulldog G-ATEX in a heritage training livery, displayed on the apron.

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Aircraft

Bulldog SCOT

Heritage RAF-style training livery

G-ATEX

Registration

Manufacturer

Scottish Aviation

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Nice clean side profile; visible registration and markings, though dull sky and cluttered background reduce impact.

Location

Signature Hangar Gate 5

London Luton Airport · LTN/EGGW

51.8782, -0.3823

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London Luton Airport LTN

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Scottish Aviation Bulldog was a popular basic trainer used by the Royal Air Force and several other air forces from the 1970s through the early 2000s. Now commonly seen in private hands and at airshows in the UK and Europe.

Fleet Rarity

Ex-military Bulldogs are moderately rare, with only a few dozen still flying in civilian hands in the UK.

Record Flights

Not known for record flights; typically used in pilot training roles.

Safety & Events

No major incidents of general note; generally regarded as a safe and reliable trainer.

Future Outlook

Likely to continue in private/heritage flying and on display at aviation events.

Specifications

Lycoming O-360 piston engine

Engine

10.72 m

Wingspan

7.04 m

Length

925 km

Range

209 km/h

Speed

2 seats

Capacity

1,040 kg

MTOW

2.59 m

Height

180 hp (134 kW)

Thrust

Approx. 70-75 dB (ultra-light, non-standardized)

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