Thunderbird 2
The Thunderbird 2 System provided all round protection against reconnaissance and attack
aircraft, flying at speeds of up to Mach 2, and within the height band of 5,000 - 65,000 ft.
In 36 Regiment both Batteries had three Troops. One Troop was equipped with Surveillance
(AMES Type 89 Tactical Control Radar) and S404 (Type 88 height finder radar's) and a
Battery Command Post (BCP). The other two Troops were equipped with a
Tracking (TIR) Radar, Launcher Control Post (LCP) and Missile Launchers.
Each Battery could operate independently. The Royal Signals Squadron and REME
were organised so that they could attach sub-units to each Battery.
The Thunderbird 2 System provided all round protection against reconnaissance and attack
aircraft, flying at speeds of up to Mach 2, and within the height band of 5,000 -
In 36 Regiment both Batteries had three Troops. One Troop was equipped with Surveillance
(AMES Type 89 Tactical Control Radar) and S404 (Type 88 height finder radar's) and a
Battery Command Post (BCP). The other two Troops were equipped with a
Tracking (TIR) Radar, Launcher Control Post (LCP) and Missile Launchers.
Each Battery could operate independently. The Royal Signals Squadron and REME
were organised so that they could attach sub-
The LCP is a cabin on a 5-ton trailer which contains the equipment necessary to
prepare, monitor and fire the missiles of the firing troop. It also acts as a junction for
information and orders between the Tactical Control Troop and the TIR and launchers.
information and orders between the Tactical Control Troop and the TIR and launchers.