TACAN
English edit
Etymology edit
Blend of tactical + air + navigation
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈtæk.æn/
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Noun edit
TACAN (plural TACANs)
- (military, aviation) 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.