The “full-sized” base plate compass for experienced navigators – used by NATO Forces around the world. Mainly used by the infantry as a soldier’s or officer’s compass. Additional features include measuring scales for positioning (GPS), graduated in mils and degrees (6400/360), magnifying glass and rubber feet for precision map work. Luminous compound that need to be activated by daylight/flashlight etc. Will give light up to 4 hours.
- Type of compass - Silva 1-2-3 System baseplate compass
- Compass capsule / needle
- Sighting System - No
- Magnifying lens - Yes
- Declination adjustment - Decl scale in capsule
- Clinometer - No
- Illumination / active time after activation in light - Yes 4 hours
- Luminous compound - Tritium compound 80 mCi
- Silicon friction feet - Yes
- Other - Patented red/black N/S lines in capsule
| Temperature operating range |
-40 to +60 C |
| Material |
Acrylic |
| Size (mm) |
126x60x10 |
| Weight g |
36 |
| Accuracy |
+/- 1 degree (17.8 mils) |
| Waterproof |
IP68 - (more than 100 m) |
| Altitude use |
5000m@-15 C |
| Available graduations |
6400/360 (360 inside the capsule), 6300, 360 |
| Resolution degrees / mils |
2 / 50 |
| Measuring scales on base plate |
mm, inch |
| UTM position plotting scales (Romer scales) |
1:25k, 1:50k, 1:40k |
