In May 1970, Scottish Aviation Limited (SAL) acquired the development and manufacturing rights, placing the Bulldog T1 trainer into production the following year. The first customer was Sweden who designated the aircraft the SK 61. Two hundred and twenty Bulldog T1 Military Trainers were produced, the largest purchaser being the Royal Air Force (RAF), who placed an order for 130 Bulldogs in 1972 to be used as "flight-aptitude" trainers for cadets in University Air Squadrons (UAS's). The Bulldog remained in service in this role until 2000, when they were gradually replaced with Grob Tutor T1 trainers. RAF surplus Bulldogs have been regularly sold at the UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) auctions, private buyers purchasing aircraft worldwide. Scottish Aviation has since een acquired by BAe who continue to supply spare parts for this excellent trainer. Bulldog T1 Specifications: - Crew: Pilot and trainee side by side
- Engine: One 200-hp Lycoming IO-360 flat-four piston engine
- Weight: Empty 1,428 lbs., Max Takeoff 2,345 lbs.
- Wing Span: 33ft. 2in.
- Length: 23ft. 3in.
- Height: 8ft. 11.5in.
- Maximum Speed: 150 mph.
- Service Ceiling: 16,000 ft.
- Range: 620 miles
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