The distance a vessel moves at right angles to the original course, when a turn of 180° has been completed, is called the __________.

Question

The distance a vessel moves at right angles to the original course, when a turn of 180&deg; has been completed, is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

Option A: tactical diameter. Tactical diameter is the perpendicular distance between the original course line and the course line after completing a 180-degree turn. It is a critical turning characteristic defined in ship maneuvering data trials.

The distance a vessel moves at right angles to the original course, when a turn of 180&deg; has been completed, is called the __________.

The distance a vessel moves at right angles to the original course, when a turn of 180° has been completed, is called the __________.