Bulldog vs CT/4 Airtrainer

Overview

The Bulldog and the CT/4 Airtrainer are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Scottish Aviation and Pacific Aerospace respectively.

Top speed is 241 km/h for the Bulldog vs 387 km/h for the CT/4 Airtrainer. The Bulldog has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 963 km for the CT/4 Airtrainer. The CT/4 Airtrainer operates at altitudes up to 5,550 m compared to 4,877 m for the Bulldog.

The Bulldog has been produced in 328 units vs 155 for the CT/4 Airtrainer. The Bulldog first flew 3 years before the CT/4 Airtrainer (1969 vs 1972).

Scottish trainer aircraft, operational during the late twentieth century, extensively deployed in military and civilian flight training.
Scottish Aviation Bulldog Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Scottish Aviation
First flight 19 May 1969
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 328 units
Average unit price $140K
New Zealand-designed basic training aircraft, developed in the early 1970s and operated by several air forces for pilot instruction.
Pacific Aerospace CT/4 Airtrainer Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pacific Aerospace
First flight 23 February 1972
Year introduced 1973
Number produced 155 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 12.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.1 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 7.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 241 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,877 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,066 kg â—‰
Empty weight 649 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW â—‰
Wing area 12.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 7.9 m â—‰
Height 2.6 m â—‰
Length 7.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 387 km/h â—‰
Operational range 963 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,550 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,180 kg â—‰
Empty weight 770 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bulldog or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The CT/4 Airtrainer is faster with a maximum speed of 387 km/h compared to the Bulldog's 241 km/h, a difference of 146 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bulldog or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The Bulldog has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 963 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bulldog or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The CT/4 Airtrainer has a higher service ceiling at 5,550 meters (18,208 ft) compared to the Bulldog's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bulldog or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The CT/4 Airtrainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,180 kg compared to the Bulldog's 1,066 kg.
Which is larger, the Bulldog or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The CT/4 Airtrainer is longer at 7.2 meters compared to the Bulldog's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bulldog or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The Bulldog entered service first in 1971, 2 years before the CT/4 Airtrainer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bulldog or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The Bulldog has been produced in greater numbers with 328 units compared to 155 units of the CT/4 Airtrainer.