Avionics Magazine presents the third edition of our comprehensive Aerospace Acronym Guide. Since we started compiling the list in 2002, the number of acronyms and abbreviations has grown by 660 entries, from 2,306 to 2,966.
Though it is not an exhaustive list, we trust it will serve you well.
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V volt
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v8208 vdlM2 8208 protocol
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VAC volts alternating current
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VAGR vDLM2 AGR
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VAMs value-added manufacturers
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VANS value-added network services
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VAR value-added reseller
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VAP value-added processor
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VAS value-added services
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VASI visual approach slope indicator
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VC virtual circuit
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VCB virtual circuit bridge
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VCDU video control display unit
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VCP video cassette player
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VCU VDL control unit
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VDC volts direct current
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VDD version description document
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VDGS visual docking guidance system
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VDL VHF data link
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VDL4 VHF Data Link Mode 4
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VDLM2 VDL Mode 2
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VDLM3 VDL Mode 3
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VDLM4 VDL Mode 4
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VDR VHF data radio
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VDU visual display unit
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VEE visual engineering environment
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VER version
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VFD virtual flight deck
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VFR visual flight rules
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VGA video graphics adapter
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VGA video graphics array
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VG/DG vertical gyro/directional gyro
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VGS VDLM2 ground station
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VHF very high frequency
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VHSIC very high speed integrated circuit
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VIA versatile integrated avionics
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VIP verbal intruder positioning
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VLSI very large scale integration
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VMCs vehicle management computers
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VMC visual meteorological conditions
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VMD video motion detection
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VME versa module Eurocard bus
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VME VHF management entity (VMEbus)
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VMECC versa module Eurocard card cage
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VMON VNMS health monitoring
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VMS vehicle management system
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VNAV vertical navigation
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VNE never-exceed speed
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VNMS VDLM2 network management system
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VNO maximum structural cruising speed
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VOCRAD voice radio
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VOIP voice over Internet protocol
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VOR VHF omni-directional radio range
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VPN virtual private network
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VPT virtual procedure trainer
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Vr 157 knots
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V2 162 knots
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VR rotation speed
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VREF approach reference speed
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VRG VDL reference guide
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VSAT very small aperture terminal
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VSCS voice switching and control system
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VSD VDL specific DTE address
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VSM vertical separation minimum
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VSRS voice switch replacement system
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VSWR voltage standing wave radio
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VTAM virtual telecommunications access method
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VTAS voice, throttle and stick
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VTOL vertical takeoff and landing
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VTS vessel traffic system
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V/ULOS versions of the HaveQuick and VHF/UHF line of sight
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V&V verification and validation
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