Beagle B-121 Pup
The Beagle B.121 Pup is a British light aircraft that could be built as either a two-seat aerobatic trainer or a four-seat tourer on the same airframe, giving it unusual versatility for its size. Its more spacious cabin and corrosion-proofed, all-metal structure made it feel like a 'pilot's aeroplane' compared with rival trainers, though that complexity raised its manufacturing cost. Deliveries began in 1968 and production briefly reached one aircraft a day at Shoreham, but the withdrawal of UK government funding pushed Beagle into receivership in December 1969, cutting the run short at 175 aircraft.
Did you know?
One airframe served as either a two-seat aerobatic trainer or a four-seat tourer, a rare versatility for such a small British aircraft.
Specifications
| Length | 7 m (23 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.4 m (31 ft) |
| Height | 2.3 m (8 ft) |
| Persons on board | 3 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.8 t |
| Range | 550 NM (1,019 km) |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 7,500 ft (2,286 m) |
| Rate of climb | 600 ft/min (3 m/s) |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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