TACAN

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/ˈtæk.æn/ en-us-TACAN.ogg

Word forms

TACAN TACANs

Etymology

Blend of tactical + air + navigation.

Derived words

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