A6AP-1 : Historical Intruder Stores Loadings

Started in 2021, the goal of this project was to find and document standard stores loadings for the Intruder and the known reasonings behind them. Using the -1 NATOPS, the SAC Chart while cross referencing period photographs we were able to compile a list along with a few notes we learned along the way.

Notes on the Project

With Regards to DEAD Loads, Having the HARM vs the MER on the Inboard/Outboard stations seems to be influenced by heeding Stick Deflection limitations or requiring the extra bomb per MER. Heavy Loads on the Outboard Wing Stations gives the airplane a G Limit on the roll axis which sets a Stick Deflection Limitation in order to not strain the wing.

SWIP aircraft are 1,000lbs heavier than a WCSI or regular TRAM. This is mainly due to the new Composite Wing, Wing Fuel Tanks and Fire Retardant Material added to the airplane. MAX TRAP and CATAPULT Weights were not affected but the useful load was.