Silva 55-6400/360 MS Mils Compass Bundle
By Platatac
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 degree (8.9 mils)
- Water Resistance: Waterproof
- Altitude Use: 5000m @ -15°C
- Impact Resistance: 30g in X/Y/Z directions and free fall from 1.5m into gravel
- Temperature Operating Range: -30°C to +60°C
- Material: Acrylic
- Size (mm): 126 x 60 x 16
- Weight: 39 grams





