Tacan

//ˈtæk.æn// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. abbreviation, acronym, alt-of

Etymology

Blend of tactical + air + navigation.

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