Scottish Aviation Bulldog T.1

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Aircraft

Bulldog T.1 B121

RAF Trainer Red/White Livery

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Registration

Airline

n/a (ex-military, civil register)

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, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 84.0

Great side profile with clear reg; hangar & cluttered background slightly distract from the classic lines.

Location

Signature Hangar Gate 5

London Luton Airport · LTN/EGGW

51.8782, -0.3823

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London Luton Airport LTN

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Aviation History

The Scottish Aviation Bulldog T.1 was a primary trainer and aerobatics aircraft used by the RAF and other air forces, and is a classic basic trainer of the 1970s-2000s.

Fleet Rarity

Relatively rare today; less than 200 T.1s originally built for RAF, with fewer operational worldwide.

Record Flights

No known long-range or record flights; often used for basic and aerobatic flight training.

Safety & Events

Generally incident-free but some airframes have been preserved and flown by private operators after their RAF service.

Future Outlook

Most have been retired from active military service; a number survive in private hands or as museum pieces.

Specifications

Lycoming IO-360-A1B6

Engine

10.47 m

Wingspan

7.01 m

Length

870 km

Range

210 km/h

Speed

2-3 seats

Capacity

1,010 kg

MTOW

2.31 m

Height

Not applicable (propeller-driven piston engine; 200 hp / 149 kW)

Thrust

Approx 75-82 dB (unofficial, light piston standards)

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