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The '''AN/TPS-43''' is a transportable 3-dimensional air search [[radar]] produced in the [[United States]] originally by Westinghouse Defense and Electronic Division, which was later purchased by [[Northrop-Grumman]]. |
The '''AN/TPS-43''' is a transportable 3-dimensional air search [[radar]] produced in the [[United States]] originally by Westinghouse Defense and Electronic Division, which was later purchased by [[Northrop-Grumman]]. |
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== Description == |
== Description == |
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The AN/TPS-43 is a ground-based, non-fixed (i.e.: transportable) search radar.<ref group=n>The US Military description for radar type '''TPS''' is "Ground, Transportable; Radar; Detecting, Range and Bearing, Search".</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mobileradar.org/radar_types.html|title=radar_types|work=mobileradar.org}}</ref> |
The AN/TPS-43 is a ground-based, non-fixed (i.e.: transportable) search radar.<ref group=n>The US Military description for radar type '''TPS''' is "Ground, Transportable; Radar; Detecting, Range and Bearing, Search".</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mobileradar.org/radar_types.html|title=radar_types|work=mobileradar.org}}</ref> |
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The entire system can be broken down and packed into two [[M35 2-1/2 ton cargo truck|M35 trucks]] for road transport. The TPS-43E2 was redesignated the [[AN/TPS-75]] which is the current transportable air control and warning (AC&W) radar used by the United States Air Force. |
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== Variants == |
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In addition to the basic TPS-43 several variants were developed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mobileradar.org/radar_descptn_3.html|title=radar_descptn_3|work=mobileradar.org}}</ref> |
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* TPS-43A (antenna tilt; new IFF) |
* TPS-43A (antenna tilt; new IFF) |
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* TPS-43B ( |
* TPS-43B (en |
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larged shelter; changes to transmitter) |
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* TPS-43C / 43CX (increased reliability; IFF improvements) |
* TPS-43C / 43CX (increased reliability; IFF improvements) |
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* TPS-43D / 43DX (ISLS added; |
* TPS-43D / 43DX (ISLS added; maxor redesign; enlarged shelter, improved electronics; increased reliability) |
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* TPS-43E (major redesign; improvements to electronics, mechanics and shelter) |
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* TPS-43F / subvariants V1 to V6 (major redesign; enlarged shelter, improved electronics; increased reliability) |
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* TPS-43G |
* TPS-43G |
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* TPS-43M (improved electronics; increased dynamic range; improved IFF incorporating several modules in a single unit) |
* TPS-43M (improved electronics; increased dynamic range; improved IFF incorporating several modules in a single unit) |
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== Operational History == |
== Operational History == |
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The AN/TPS-43 completed development in 1963 and entered US service in 1968. |
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This radar was deployed by the [[Argentine Air Force]] during the 1982 [[Falklands War]] to [[Stanley, Falkland Islands|Stanley]] and survived two British attacks with [[AGM-45 Shrike]] anti radar missiles on May 31 and June 3.<ref>''Vulcan: God of Fire'', p.(TBC), The History Press (2012).</ref> One of the radars was captured by British forces after the Argentine surrender and deployed at [[RAF Buchan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.subbrit.org.uk/rsg/sites/b/buchan|title=Subbrit:RSG: Sites: RAF Buchan: (former , ROTOR R3 GCI Radar Station 'GBU')|work=subbrit.org.uk}}</ref> Another set installed at [[Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego|Rio Grande]], in the mainland, was used to guide Argentine attacks on the British fleet.<ref>''Exocet Falklands: The Untold Story of Special Forces Operations'', p.82, Pen and Sword (2014).</ref> |
This radar was deployed by the [[Argentine Air Force]] during the 1982 [[Falklands War]] to [[Stanley, Falkland Islands|Stanley]] and survived two British attacks with [[AGM-45 Shrike]] anti radar missiles on May 31 and June 3.<ref>''Vulcan: God of Fire'', p.(TBC), The History Press (2012).</ref> One of the radars was captured by British forces after the Argentine surrender and deployed at [[RAF Buchan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.subbrit.org.uk/rsg/sites/b/buchan|title=Subbrit:RSG: Sites: RAF Buchan: (former , ROTOR R3 GCI Radar Station 'GBU')|work=subbrit.org.uk}}</ref> Another set installed at [[Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego|Rio Grande]], in the mainland, was used to guide Argentine attacks on the British fleet.<ref>''Exocet Falklands: The Untold Story of Special Forces Operations'', p.82, Pen and Sword (2014).</ref> |
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* {{JP}} - [[Argentine Air Force]] - In the early 1980s six sets were purchased, one was lost in the Falklands War.<ref>[http://www.nuevamayoria.com/ES/INVESTIGACIONES/defensa/070605.html ''Medio siglo de gastos para la Defensa y la Seguridad en Argentina (1976-2006)- 2da. Parte'' Centro de Estudios Nueva Mayoría (2007)] ''(accessed 2015-01-02)''</ref> |
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==Specifications== |
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The AN/TPS-43 is a transportable 3-dimensional air search radar produced in the United States originally by Westinghouse Defense and Electronic Division, which was later purchased by Northrop-Grumman.
Description
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The AN/TPS-43 is a ground-based, non-fixed (i.e.: transportable) search radar.[n 1][1]
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- TPS-43A (antenna tilt; new IFF)
- TPS-43B (en
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larged shelter; changes to transmitter)
- TPS-43C / 43CX (increased reliability; IFF improvements)
- TPS-43D / 43DX (ISLS added; maxor redesign; enlarged shelter, improved electronics; increased reliability)
- TPS-43G
- TPS-43M (improved electronics; increased dynamic range; improved IFF incorporating several modules in a single unit)
- TPS-430
Operational History
{{expand section|d This radar was deployed by the Argentine Air Force during the 1982 Falklands War to Stanley and survived two British attacks with AGM-45 Shrike anti radar missiles on May 31 and June 3.[2] One of the radars was captured by British forces after the Argentine surrender and deployed at RAF Buchan[3] Another set installed at Rio Grande, in the mainland, was used to guide Argentine attacks on the British fleet.[4]
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Specifications
- Weight (including shelter): < 3400 kg
- Frequency range: 2.9 to 3.1 GHz (S-Band)
- Pulse repetition frequency: Fixed: 250 Hz, Staggered: Six PRF's around 250 Hz
- Pulse width: 6.5 microseconds
- Peak power: 4.0 MW
- Average power: 6.7 KW
- Beam width (horizontal): 1.1 degrees
- Beam width (vertical): 1.5 to 8.1 degrees; total 20 degree coverage; six stacked beams
- Antenna rotation rate: 6 rpm
- Maximum display range: 450 km [6]
- Antenna characteristics: Reflector aperture 14 ft (4.27 m) high by 20 ft 4 in (6.20 m) wide
See also
Footnotes
- ^ The US Military description for radar type TPS is "Ground, Transportable; Radar; Detecting, Range and Bearing, Search".
References
Notes
- ^ "radar_types". mobileradar.org.
- ^ Vulcan: God of Fire, p.(TBC), The History Press (2012).
- ^ "Subbrit:RSG: Sites: RAF Buchan: (former , ROTOR R3 GCI Radar Station 'GBU')". subbrit.org.uk.
- ^ Exocet Falklands: The Untold Story of Special Forces Operations, p.82, Pen and Sword (2014).
- ^ Medio siglo de gastos para la Defensa y la Seguridad en Argentina (1976-2006)- 2da. Parte Centro de Estudios Nueva Mayoría (2007) (accessed 2015-01-02)
- ^ "Radar Basics". radartutorial.eu.
Sources
- radartutorial.eu Card Index of Radar Sets - Ancient Radars – AN/TPS-43
- Mobile Military Radar website, Radar descriptions page, AN/TPS-43 details (accessed 2015-01-02)
- Osacar, Ignacio J. (5 June 2007). "Medio siglo de gastos para la Defensa y la Seguridad en Argentina (1976-2006)- 2da. Parte". NuevaMayoria.com (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina: Centro de Estudios Nueva Mayoría. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- Southby-Tailyour, Ewen (2014). Exocet Falklands: The Untold Story of Special Forces Operations. Pen and Sword. ISBN 9781783463879. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- McLelland, Tim (2012). Vulcan: God of Fire. The History Press. ISBN 9780752476957. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to AN/TPS-43.
- "Armamento - Material Terrestre - Sistema de Radares Westinghouse AN-TPS43 y W-430". Fuerza Aérea Argentina (sitio oficial) (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina: Fuerza Aérea Argentina (Argentine Air Force). Retrieved 6 January 2015.