##### VORTAC A radio-based [[navigational aid]] for aircraft pilots consisting of a co-located VHF omnidirectional range ([[VOR]])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 civil [[DME]] equipment is built to match the military DME specifications. >Covered in: >Mentioned in: [[C203 Week 4#Distance Measuring Equipment DME|C203]] >References: [[WP VOR|🌍]] >Required by: > >Related to: