TACAN

Etymology

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

Source: Wiktionary



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