Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN)


An Ultra-High Frequency electronic rho-theta air navigation aid which provides suitably equipped aircraft a continuous indication of bearing and distance to the TACAN station. (PCG definition).

An electronic navigation system used by military aircraft, providing both distance and direction information. (PHAK definition).

Source: Pilot Contoller Glossary (PCG), Pilot Handbook of Aeronatical Knowledge


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