TACAN

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See also: tacan and tačan

English

Etymology

Blend of tactical +‎ air +‎ navigation

Noun

TACAN (plural TACANs)

(military, aviation) Acronym of tactical air navigation beacon. An ultrahigh-frequency radio electronic aviation navigation system, able to provide continuous bearing and slant range to a selected station.

Coordinate terms

VOR

Derived terms

VORTAC

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