The A-6 Intruder was the first true all-weather attack plane. By depending on DIANE (Digital Integrated Attack & Navigation Equipment), the Intruder could identify and attack a target at night or in the foulest weather. The sophisticated DIANE system included high-resolution radar, a digital ballistics computer, an inertial navigation platform, and integrated cockpit displays. This system was designed to be used continuously from takeoff to landing, while navigating to and from the target area, hitting the target, and making a low-level escape.
