In September 1962, the squadron's A3D-2 aircraft were redesignated as the A- 3B, and in March 1963, following return from deployment, VAH-5 began transitioning to the RA-5C Vigilante.
In September 1962, with implementation of a new DoD-wide aircraft designation system, the squadron's A3D-2 aircraft were redesignated as the A- 3B. In March 1963, following return from deployment, VAH-5 began transitioning to the RA-5C Vigilante.