History:
Derived from the Beagle Pup, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog was designed as a primary and aerobatic military trainer. N708BD, former RAF XX708, was built in 1975 and was delivered to the RAF on 04 NOV 1975. The aircraft was retired from service in 2000 having last served with the Southampton University Air Squadron.
Following retirement from military service, the aircraft was imported to the United States by a former RAF Flight Lieutenant who operated her for several years in Southern California. The Bulldog was acquired by Steve Ritzi on 24 DEC 2004 where she was based at Ramona (KRNM) and Gillespie Field (KSEE). The aircraft was ferried to Tampa, FL in the spring of 2007 and is now based at Tampa North Aero Park (X39).
| Registration Number | Date of Manufacture |
| N708BD | 1975 |
| Aircraft Role | Nickname |
| Trainer | Bulldog |
| Aircraft Type: | Wingspan: |
| Scottish Aviation Bulldog Series 120 Model 121 | 33′-0″ |
| Overall length: | Empty weight: |
| 23′-3″ | 1,475 lbs. |
| Gross weight: | Fuel capacity: |
| 2,350 lbs | 38.43 US Gal. |
| Oil capacity | Engine type: |
| 7.39 Qts | Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 200 HP |
| Propeller type: | Max Speed |
| Hartzel HC-C2YK-4F/FC7666A-2 Two Blade Constant Speed | 130 KTS |
| Rate of Climb | Cruise Speed |
| 1,034 FPM | 120 KTS |
| Service Ceiling | Number of Crew |
| 16,000 Ft | Two (2) |
| Armament | Bomb Load |
| None | None |
| Number Built | Number Surviving |
| 320 |
Restoration
We have opted to maintain the aircraft in as original condition as possible. The only changes made to date include:
1. Removal of UHF radio set and antenna
2. Removal of the Bendix VHF radio set
3. Addition of a Garmin SL-30 NAVCOM
4. Addition of a Garmin SL-40 COM Radio
5. Addition of a Garmin CDI/Glideslope
6. Addition of a Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel
7. Addition of a boat style marker beacon antenna
8. Addition of a blade style VHF antenna
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