Tactical Air Navigation, military radio beacon, similar to the VOR/DME used for civilian purposes.
A ground (or air) based navigation beacon allowing display of bearing and slant range to the beacon. It has greater accuracy than VOR / DME.
Codes: 127
Bands: 2 (X and Y)
A limited version of TACAN can be implemented in fighters allowing reception of range Information only.
See also: “YARDSTICK”
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