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Aviation and Aerospace Acronyms
Glossary of Terms and Acronyms - "K" Listings

"K" Terms and Definitions

kHzKilohertz, the frequency of a radio carrier wave
knot (kt)The standard unit of aviation speed measurement is classified as one nautical mile per hour (never one knot per hour). One knot equals 1.1515 mph; one nautical mile equals 6,080 feet
kWKilowatt