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Tacan

/ ˈtækən /

noun

  1. an electronic ultrahigh-frequency navigation system for aircraft which gives a continuous indication of bearing and distance from a transmitting station


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Tacan1

C20: tac ( tical ) a ( ir ) n ( avigation )

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Example Sentences

In 1072 for the first time appears tacan; in 1076 hofding and brydlop, etc.

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