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1975/07 - First modern 3d radar

AN/TPS-43

1975

The RSAF acquired the AN/TPS-43 radar, improving early warning with 3D surveillance, complementing Bukit Gombak's radars.

The RSAF improved its early warning and surveillance capabilities by acquiring the AN/TPS-43 in 1975. This radar system was purchased for the Mobile Air Defence Centre and gave the RSAF a three-dimensional surveillance image for the first time.

Early radar system setup used by the Republic of Singapore Air Force.

The AN/TPS-43 complemented the two long-range radars at Bukit Gombak Radar Station.

“We were with a group of guys who shared my ideas and vision – they formed the design and manufacturing team. We practically transformed and shrank the whole radar office into two miniaturised and transistorised cabinets by redesigning the racks with solid state amplifiers, printed circuit boards, and so on. Everything was done in-house. It feels good to know that some of these equipment are still working fine after almost twenty years.”

CPT (Ret) Wesley D’Aranjo, Senior Engineering Officer, 1979 who was one of the pioneer radar operators

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