The TACAN navigation system is an evolution of radio transponder navigation systems that date back to the British Oboe system of World War II. In the United States, many … See more

For military usage a primary drawback is lack of the ability to control emissions (EMCON) and stealth. Naval TACAN operations are … See more

• Battle of Lima Site 85 (SAC TACAN captured March 1968)
• Distance measuring equipment
• Electronics technician
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TACAN in general can be described as the military version of the VOR/DME system, though despite providing similar information as its … See more

When initially deployed, TACAN was intended to provide a bearing accuracy of ±0.22°, based on the main bearing signal's own accuracy of ±2° … See more

Because the azimuth and range units are combined in one system it provides for simpler installation. Less space is required than a VOR because a VOR requires a large counterpoise and a fairly complex phased antenna system. A TACAN system theoretically might … See more

• Tactical Air Navigation - 1955 USN training film on TACAN, including information on the AN/URN-3 ground-based station
• dB Systems, Inc. - Manufacturer of mechanically scanned, electronically scanned, shipboard, … See more