In Switzerland, the Vampire DH-100 was the first military aircraft to be equipped with a blind flight system (IFR). It consisted of a “NAFU” (automatic omnidirectional speaking beacon) and a GCA (approach radar). The latter required the presence of a ground operator to advise the pilot of the course to be followed and its altitude. These systems are part of our Vampire and are being tested.
As two versions of the Vampire flew in Switzerland (round nose, and long nose…), these different versions will be equipped with slightly different radios. The “Long Nose” Vampire having been lengthened to allow a more sophisticated radio equipment.
