What is "vortac"

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VORTAC TGO in Aichtal]] [[ VORTAC.svg|thumb|200px|

VORTAC symbol on aviation cartography]] A VORTAC is a navigational aid for aircraft pilots consisting of a co-located VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) beacon and a tactical air navigation system (TACAN) beacon. Both types of beacons provide pilots azimuth information, but the VOR system is generally used by civil aircraft and the TACAN system by military aircraft. However, the TACAN distance measuring equipment is also used for civil purposes because it is built to civil specifications. Most VOR installations in the United States are VORTACs.

Category:Avionics Category:Radio navigation Category:Air navigation Category:Aids to navigation