"VORTAC" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: VORTACs [plural]
Etymology: Blend of VOR + TACAN Etymology templates: {{blend|en|VOR|TACAN}} Blend of VOR + TACAN Head templates: {{en-noun}} VORTAC (plural VORTACs)
  1. (aviation) A radiobeacon consisting of a colocated VOR and TACAN installation. Categories (topical): Aviation, Navigation

Inflected forms

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