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BLIND SPEED

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The rate of departure or closing of a target relative to the radar antenna at which cancellation of the primary radar target by moving target indicator (MTI) circuits in the radar equipment causes a reduction or complete loss of signal.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25

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