Scottish Aviation Bulldog Aircraft 1970s
Pre-1980 piston singles are heritage airframes that have typically been rebuilt and refurbished multiple times — original avionics replaced with modern Garmin or Avidyne panels, engines on at least one mid-time overhaul cycle, interiors refreshed once or twice. Pre-buy focus: airframe corrosion (especially wing carry-through, tail, gear), AD compliance history, log-book continuity, engine cylinder borescope. Heritage value can be meaningful for original aircraft in restored condition.
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog is a side-by-side two-seat military piston trainer — robust, fully aerobatic and powered by a reliable Lycoming flat-six. Widely used by air forces (notably the RAF) and now popular with civilian owners, it offers genuine ex-military character, aerobatic capability and honest handling at light-aircraft operating costs, making it one of the most accessible warbird-style aircraft.
2 used Scottish Aviation Bulldog aircraft for sale 1970s · 2-seat · Reference price ~$90,000 ($50,000–$160,000) · updated yesterday
Scottish Aviation Bulldog Specifications
Model specThe Scottish Aviation Bulldog is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 110 kt (204 km/h), a range of 540 nm (1,000 km), and a useful load of 800 lbs (363 kg).
Scottish Aviation Bulldog for Sale
Scottish Aviation Bulldog asking prices range from $85,000 to $125,000, with a median of $105,000 (market reference $90,000).
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Scottish Aviation Bulldog Price & Cost
How much does a Scottish Aviation Bulldog cost? Used Bulldog prices: $85K – $125K, average $105K (median $105K); market reference $90K, across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Scottish Aviation Bulldog
Buying a Scottish Aviation Bulldog comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Scottish Aviation Bulldog
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Scottish Aviation Bulldog Inventory by Country
| United States | 1 |
Scottish Aviation Bulldog by Price
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Scottish Aviation Bulldog Safety Record
Across all Bulldog variants, 4 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2004–2015. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
4
Total Events
3
Incidents
0
Serious
1
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2015 | Hayward, CA | Incident | A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the pi… |
| May 19, 2008 | Truckee, CA | Incident | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind and misjudged landing flare. |
| Apr 08, 2007 | So Lake Tahoe, CA | Fatal (1) | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects and the mountainous terrain. |
| Oct 28, 2004 | Jacksonville, FL | Incident | The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance with trees resulting in the in-flight collision with a tree, damage t… |
NTSB records 2004–2015. Includes all Scottish Aviation Bulldog variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.