DIANE’s Vertical Display Indicator gave the pilot a representation of the horizon, sky, terrain, radar altitude and angle of attack. DIANE could incorporate any speed, rate of climb, angle of dive, G force, wind or altitude and calculate the proper time to release a payload. However, DIANE was the biggest advancement in its electronic hardware.ĭigital Integrated Attack and Navigation Equipment (DIANE) was essentially a bomb release tool.
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Intruder’s avionics system included Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR), laser targeting, Low Light Level TV (LLLTV) and Moving Target Identification (MTI).
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The Intruder stayed under enemy radar and hit targets, even small or moving ones, with precision. Vietnamese MiGs located enemy aircraft best in broad daylight. But due to its subsonic speeds just above treetop height, most missions were flown at night or in poor weather. The A-6 Intruder was an all-weather aircraft. US Navy, Mike Corrado A-6 Intruder Capabilities The bombardier/navigator received the same medal as the pilot if one was given. There was no room for individuals flying Intruders. And since they were right next to each other, communicating through pointing, nodding or eye contact was possible and further enhanced the crew’s effectiveness.ĭuring training, A-6 pilots and navigators were often reminded they had to operate as one mind working cohesively. Bombardier/navigators were responsible for monitoring airspeed, power settings, rate of descent, and altitude among others. Both Navy and Marine Corps pilots liked this setup because it allowed the navigator more access to be productive. The pilot sat on the left and the bombardier/navigator sat on the right. The A-6 Intruder’s avionics system was ahead of its time, its bombing prowess was immediately noticed, and its side-by-side seating arrangement created a sense of camaraderie rarely seen in other aircraft. Navy National Museum of Naval Aviationīut don’t let looks deceive you. Some referred to the A-6 Intruder as “The Flying Drumstick”. Additionally, a refueling probe stuck out from the nose and was bent forwards making it look like a bug’s antenna. The rounded snout and streamlined back end gave way to a joke that the plane was built backwards.
Pratt & Whitney turbojets required twin intakes toward the front of the aircraft – swelling the sides and giving the A-6 a bloated look. The A-6 Intruder was a notoriously ugly plane. Grumman A2F-1, which led to the A-6, received the contract and production began in 1958. The Navy requested side-by-side seating in order to increase workload in the cockpit. The Navy issued a request for proposals in 1956 and Boeing, Lockheed, Bell, Grumman, Douglas, Martin, Vought and North American submitted 11 designs for a two-seat, subsonic attack bomber. The Grumman A-6 Intruder was introduced in 1963 and served as the Navy’s and Marine Corps’ premier medium/all-weather attack aircraft all the way through the 1990s. The Douglas A-1 Skyraider did its job in the Korean War, but they desired a new aircraft with twin jet engines. The United States Navy needed an all-weather carrier-based attack aircraft.
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