TACAN
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