TACAN
noun/ˈtæk.æn/US
Etymology
Blend of tactical + air + navigation.
- derived from nāvigātiōnem
- borrowed from navigation
Definitions
Acronym of tactical air navigation beacon, an ultra high frequency electronic…
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.
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