T43
The American built T43 Emitter is an emulator of which there are two variants. These reliable, highly mobile equipments provide the aircrew with the best possible training outside of using the real thing. RAF Spadeadam currently has two AN/MPS T43 emulators, one Version 1 emulator and one Version 4 emulator.
The T43 version 1 provides signals that emulate the SA-6,(Straight Flush and Gainful), but doesn't have the acquisition radar capability that the real radar has. The system is very reliable and is very quick and easy to deploy.
The T43 version 4 provides signals that emulate the SA-8,(Landroll and Gecko), but again doesn't have the search capability that the real threat system has. Again this system is easy to deploy and has a very good reliability record.
The Station has previously been awarded the Smallwood Electronic Warfare Trophy for innovations to enhance the RAF's electronic warfare effectiveness. The award came after several successful deployments of the T43 and its crew to an east coast emitter site.
Further information on the equipment maintained at RAF Spadeadam can be found in the links below.
Scud Missile