By Platatac
Silva 55-6400/360 MS Mils Compass Bundle
Description
Includes:
The Silva 55-6400/360 MS Mils Compass replaces the NSN'd Silva 54/6400B Compass. It is more distinct, easier to read.
This compass is probably the most resourceful compass in the world for artillery; target acquisition and command posts.
The 55 is a unique compass featuring both an optical precision sighting system and a SILVA 1-2-3 SYSTEM compass in the same unit, giving unbeatable precision and versatility in the field. Bearings can be taken with accuracy to within half a degree.
The compass has a luminous graduation ring and markings for compass reading in the dark. Once activated by daylight/ flashlight it will give light up to 4 hours of light. 6400 mils on the graduation ring and 6400 mils + 360 degrees on the sighting scale.
Includes a Slope card calculate avalanche risk, determine how challenging your journey will be. Scale Lanyard includes 2 scales (1:25, 1:50), soft and bendable, easy to place directly on to your route on the map.
NOTE: This is a Magnetic South - Southern Hemisphere compass. Contact Us for Northern Hemisphere and other magnetic variations available to quote for government units.
Features
- Type of compass: SILVA 1-2-3 System, baseplate compass
- Lensatic precision sighting system
- Liquid filled capsule
- Sapphire jewel bearing
- High quality steel needle
- Hardened steel pivot
- Magnifying lens: Yes
- Declination adjustment: No
- Clinometer: No
- Luminous markings: Yes
- Luminous graduation ring: Yes
- Illumination / active time after activation in light: 4 hours
- Silicon friction feet: Yes
- Patented red/black N/S lines in capsule
- GPS scales
- Scale lanyard (1:25, 1:50)
- Slope card
Specifications
- Graduation outer ring: 6400
- Sighting scale: 6400 / 360
- Resolution degrees / mils outer ring: – / 50
- Precision sighting scale: 1 / 20
- Measuring scales (base plate): mm, inch
- UTM position plotting scales (Romer scales): 1:25k, 1:50k, 1:40k
- Settling time from 90° angle within ±3°: 4 sec
- Settling time from 90° angle to complete rest: 6 sec
- Accuracy: ±0.5° (8.9 mils)
- Water resistance: Waterproof
- Altitude use: 5000 m @ -15°C
- Impact resistance: 30g in X, Y, Z directions and free fall from 1.5 m height into gravel
- Temperature operating range: -30°C to +60°C
- Material: Acrylic
- Size (mm): 126 × 60 × 16
- Weight: 39 grams