TACAN en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈtæk.æn/ (General-American)
Etymology
Blend of tactical + air + navigation.
Meanings
- (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
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| TACANs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |