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TACAN en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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  • /ˈtæk.æn/ (General-American)

Etymology

Blend of tactical + air + navigation.

Meanings

  1. (abbreviation, acronym, alt-of) Acronym of tactical air navigation beacon, an ultra high frequency electronic radionavigation system able to provide aircraft with continuous bearing and slant range information to a selected station.

Forms

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TACANs Number=Plur lexicographic

Coordinates

VOR

Deriveds

VORTAC