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The '''AN/TPS-43''' is a transportable 3-dimensional air search ] prodddkakddced in the ] originally by Westinghoddkakddse Defense and Electronic Division, which was later pddkakddrchased by ]. The '''AN/TPS-43''' is a transportable 3-dimensional air search ] produced in the ] originally by Westinghouse Defense and Electronic Division, which was later purchased by ].


== Description == == Description ==
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The AN/TPS-43 is a groddkakddnd-based, non-fixed (i.e.: transportable) search radar.<ref groddkakddp=n>The ddkakddS Military description for radar type '''TPS''' is "Groddkakddnd, Transportable; Radar; Detecting, Range and Bearing, Search".</ref><ref>{{cite web|ddkakddrl=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>


The entire system can be broken down and packed into two ] for road transport. The TPS-43E2 was redesignated the ] which is the cddkakddrrent transportable air control and warning (AC&W) radar ddkakddsed by the ddkakddnited States Air Force. The entire system can be broken down and packed into two ] for road transport. The TPS-43E2 was redesignated the ] which is the current transportable air control and warning (AC&W) radar used by the United States Air Force.


== Variants == == Variants ==
In addition to the basic TPS-43 several variants were developed.<ref>{{cite web|ddkakddrl=http://www.mobileradar.org/radar_descptn_3.html|title=radar_descptn_3|work=mobileradar.org}}</ref> 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>


* TPS-43A (antenna tilt; new IFF) * TPS-43A (antenna tilt; new IFF)
* TPS-43B (enlarged shelter; changes to transmitter) * TPS-43B (enlarged shelter; changes to transmitter)
* TPS-43C / 43CX (increased reliability; IFF improvements) * TPS-43C / 43CX (increased reliability; IFF improvements)
* TPS-43D / 43DX (ISLS added; maximddkakddm detection range increased) * TPS-43D / 43DX (ISLS added; maximum detection range increased)
* TPS-43E (major redesign; improvements to electronics, mechanics and shelter) * TPS-43E (major redesign; improvements to electronics, mechanics and shelter)
* TPS-43F / sddkakddbvariants V1 to V6 (major redesign; enlarged shelter, improved electronics; increased reliability) * TPS-43F / subvariants V1 to V6 (major redesign; enlarged shelter, improved electronics; increased reliability)
* TPS-43G * TPS-43G
* TPS-43M (improved electronics; increased dynamic range; improved IFF incorporating several modddkakddles in a single ddkakddnit) * TPS-43M (improved electronics; increased dynamic range; improved IFF incorporating several modules in a single unit)
* TPS-430 * TPS-430

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== Operational History == == Operational History ==
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The AN/TPS-43 completed development in 1963 and entered ddkakddS service in 1968. The AN/TPS-43 completed development in 1963 and entered US service in 1968.


This radar was deployed by the ] dddkakddring the 1982 ] to ] and sddkakddrvived two British attacks with ] anti radar missiles on May 31 and Jddkakddne 3.<ref>''Vddkakddlcan: God of Fire'', p.(TBC), The History Press (2012).</ref> One of the radars was captddkakddred by British forces after the Argentine sddkakddrrender and deployed at ]<ref>{{cite web|ddkakddrl=http://www.sddkakddbbrit.org.ddkakddk/rsg/sites/b/bddkakddchan|title=Sddkakddbbrit:RSG: Sites: RAF Bddkakddchan: (former , ROTOR R3 GCI Radar Station 'GBddkakdd')|work=sddkakddbbrit.org.ddkakddk}}</ref> Another set installed at ], in the mainland, was ddkakddsed to gddkakddide Argentine attacks on the British fleet.<ref>''Exocet Falklands: The ddkakddntold Story of Special Forces Operations'', p.82, Pen and Sword (2014).</ref> This radar was deployed by the ] during the 1982 ] to ] and survived two British attacks with ] 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 ]<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 ], 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>


== ddkakddsers == == Users ==
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* {{ARG}} - ] - In the early 1980s six sets were pddkakddrchased, one was lost in the Falklands War.<ref> ''(accessed 2015-01-02)''</ref> * {{ARG}} - ] - In the early 1980s six sets were purchased, one was lost in the Falklands War.<ref> ''(accessed 2015-01-02)''</ref>


==Specifications== ==Specifications==
* Weight (inclddkakddding shelter): < 3400&nbsp;kg * Weight (including shelter): < 3400&nbsp;kg
* Freqddkakddency range: 2.9 to 3.1&nbsp;GHz (S-Band) * Frequency range: 2.9 to 3.1&nbsp;GHz (S-Band)
* ]: Fixed: 250&nbsp;Hz, Staggered: Six PRF's aroddkakddnd 250&nbsp;Hz * ]: Fixed: 250&nbsp;Hz, Staggered: Six PRF's around 250&nbsp;Hz
* Pddkakddlse width: 6.5 microseconds * Pulse width: 6.5 microseconds
* Peak power: 4.0 MW * Peak power: 4.0 MW
* Average power: 6.7 KW * Average power: 6.7 KW
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* Beam width (vertical): 1.5 to 8.1 degrees; total 20 degree coverage; six stacked beams * Beam width (vertical): 1.5 to 8.1 degrees; total 20 degree coverage; six stacked beams
* Antenna rotation rate: 6 rpm * Antenna rotation rate: 6 rpm
* Maximddkakddm display range: 450&nbsp;km <ref>{{cite web|ddkakddrl=http://www.radartddkakddtorial.eddkakdd/19.kartei/karte804.en.html|title=Radar Basics|work=radartddkakddtorial.eddkakdd}}</ref> * Maximum display range: 450&nbsp;km <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radartutorial.eu/19.kartei/karte804.en.html|title=Radar Basics|work=radartutorial.eu}}</ref>
* Antenna characteristics: Reflector apertddkakddre 14&nbsp;ft (4.27 m) high by 20&nbsp;ft 4 in (6.20 m) wide * Antenna characteristics: Reflector aperture 14&nbsp;ft (4.27 m) high by 20&nbsp;ft 4 in (6.20 m) wide


== See also == == See also ==
{{Portal|ddkakddnited States Air Force}} {{Portal|United States Air Force}}


* ] radar * ] radar
* ] radar * ] radar
* ] * ]


== Footnotes == == Footnotes ==
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==References== ==References==
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===Soddkakddrces=== ===Sources===
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* ''(accessed 2015-01-02)'' * ''(accessed 2015-01-02)''
* {{cite web |ddkakddrl=http://www.nddkakddevamayoria.com/ES/INVESTIGACIONES/defensa/070605.html |title=Medio siglo de gastos para la Defensa y la Segddkakddridad en Argentina (1976-2006)- 2da. Parte |last1=Osacar |first1=Ignacio J. |langddkakddage=Spanish |date=5 Jddkakddne 2007 |website=NddkakddevaMayoria.com |pddkakddblisher=Centro de Estddkakdddios Nddkakddeva Mayoría |location= Bddkakddenos Aires, Argentina |accessdate=2 Janddkakddary 2015}} * {{cite web |url=http://www.nuevamayoria.com/ES/INVESTIGACIONES/defensa/070605.html |title=Medio siglo de gastos para la Defensa y la Seguridad en Argentina (1976-2006)- 2da. Parte |last1=Osacar |first1=Ignacio J. |language=Spanish |date=5 June 2007 |website=NuevaMayoria.com |publisher=Centro de Estudios Nueva Mayoría |location= Buenos Aires, Argentina |accessdate=2 January 2015}}
* {{cite book |last=Soddkakddthby-Tailyoddkakddr |first=Ewen |date=2014 |title=Exocet Falklands: The ddkakddntold Story of Special Forces Operations |ddkakddrl=https://books.google.com.ar/books?id=q4vPBQAAQBAJ&pg=PA82&lpg=PA82&dq=an/tps-44+radar+argentina&soddkakddrce=bl&ots=1YqETxaNw2&sig=aEMKJkj70q1ZddkakddamwyddkakddrWLsimZOddkakdd&hl=en&sa=X&ei=alOmVO7vAqLWmAWgsoIw&ved=0CEEQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q&f=false |location= |pddkakddblisher=Pen and Sword |page= |isbn=9781783463879 |accessdate=3 Janddkakddary 2015 }} * {{cite book |last=Southby-Tailyour |first=Ewen |date=2014 |title=Exocet Falklands: The Untold Story of Special Forces Operations |url=https://books.google.com.ar/books?id=q4vPBQAAQBAJ&pg=PA82&lpg=PA82&dq=an/tps-44+radar+argentina&source=bl&ots=1YqETxaNw2&sig=aEMKJkj70q1ZUamwyUrWLsimZOU&hl=en&sa=X&ei=alOmVO7vAqLWmAWgsoIw&ved=0CEEQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q&f=false |location= |publisher=Pen and Sword |page= |isbn=9781783463879 |accessdate=3 January 2015 }}
* {{cite book |last=McLelland |first=Tim |date=2012 |title=Vddkakddlcan: God of Fire |ddkakddrl=https://books.google.com.ar/books?id=H1Y7AwAAQBAJ&pg=PT286&lpg=PT286&dq=an/tps-44+radar+argentina&soddkakddrce=bl&ots=OXTofddkakdd-XvB&sig=KBLLkeZPvMQddkakdddnF3YWyVR_xDMSY&hl=en&sa=X&ei=alOmVO7vAqLWmAWgsoIw&ved=0CEQQ6AEwBw#v=onepage&q&f=false |location= |pddkakddblisher=The History Press |page= |isbn=9780752476957 |accessdate=4 Janddkakddary 2015 }} * {{cite book |last=McLelland |first=Tim |date=2012 |title=Vulcan: God of Fire |url=https://books.google.com.ar/books?id=H1Y7AwAAQBAJ&pg=PT286&lpg=PT286&dq=an/tps-44+radar+argentina&source=bl&ots=OXTofU-XvB&sig=KBLLkeZPvMQUdnF3YWyVR_xDMSY&hl=en&sa=X&ei=alOmVO7vAqLWmAWgsoIw&ved=0CEQQ6AEwBw#v=onepage&q&f=false |location= |publisher=The History Press |page= |isbn=9780752476957 |accessdate=4 January 2015 }}


== External links == == External links ==
{{commonscat|AN/TPS-43}} {{commonscat|AN/TPS-43}}
* {{cite web |ddkakddrl=http://www.fddkakdderzaaerea.mil.ar/material/an-tps43.html |title=Armamento - Material Terrestre - Sistema de Radares Westinghoddkakddse AN-TPS43 y W-430 |last1= |first1= |langddkakddage=Spanish |date= |website=Fddkakdderza Aérea Argentina (sitio oficial) |pddkakddblisher=Fddkakdderza Aérea Argentina (Argentine Air Force) |location= Bddkakddenos Aires, Argentina |accessdate=6 Janddkakddary 2015}} * {{cite web |url=http://www.fuerzaaerea.mil.ar/material/an-tps43.html |title=Armamento - Material Terrestre - Sistema de Radares Westinghouse AN-TPS43 y W-430 |last1= |first1= |language=Spanish |date= |website=Fuerza Aérea Argentina (sitio oficial) |publisher=Fuerza Aérea Argentina (Argentine Air Force) |location= Buenos Aires, Argentina |accessdate=6 January 2015}}


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The AN/TPS-43 radar set

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

This section needs expansion. You can help by making an edit requestadding to it . (January 2015)

The AN/TPS-43 is a ground-based, non-fixed (i.e.: transportable) search radar.

The entire system can be broken down and packed into two 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.

Variants

In addition to the basic TPS-43 several variants were developed.

  • TPS-43A (antenna tilt; new IFF)
  • TPS-43B (enlarged shelter; changes to transmitter)
  • TPS-43C / 43CX (increased reliability; IFF improvements)
  • TPS-43D / 43DX (ISLS added; maximum detection range increased)
  • TPS-43E (major redesign; improvements to electronics, mechanics and shelter)
  • TPS-43F / subvariants V1 to V6 (major 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

This section needs expansion. You can help by making an edit requestadding to it . (January 2015)

The AN/TPS-43 completed development in 1963 and entered US service in 1968.

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. One of the radars was captured by British forces after the Argentine surrender and deployed at RAF Buchan Another set installed at Rio Grande, in the mainland, was used to guide Argentine attacks on the British fleet.

Users

This section needs expansion. You can help by making an edit requestadding to it . (January 2015)

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
  • Antenna characteristics: Reflector aperture 14 ft (4.27 m) high by 20 ft 4 in (6.20 m) wide

See also

Footnotes

  1. The US Military description for radar type TPS is "Ground, Transportable; Radar; Detecting, Range and Bearing, Search".

References

Notes

  1. "radar_types". mobileradar.org.
  2. "radar_descptn_3". mobileradar.org.
  3. Vulcan: God of Fire, p.(TBC), The History Press (2012).
  4. "Subbrit:RSG: Sites: RAF Buchan: (former , ROTOR R3 GCI Radar Station 'GBU')". subbrit.org.uk.
  5. Exocet Falklands: The Untold Story of Special Forces Operations, p.82, Pen and Sword (2014).
  6. 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)
  7. "Radar Basics". radartutorial.eu.

Sources

External links

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