The sighting 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), graduation in mils and degrees (6400/360), integrated adjuster for magnetic declination, magnifying lens and rubber feet for precision map work. 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. The included scale lanyard and slope card makes it easier to quickly make a distance judgement of your route or to plan your route in advance.
Specification
| Accuracy | ± 1° (17.8 mils) |
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| Altitude use | 5000m @-15 °C |
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| Clinometer | Yes |
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| Declination adjustment | Yes |
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| Graduation | 5400° / 360° |
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| Illumination | 4 hours after activation in light |
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| Impact resistance | 30g in XYZ directions and free fall from 1.5m height into gravel |
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| Magnifying lens | Yes |
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| Material | Acrylic/Acetal, PC/ABS, TPU |
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| Patented red/black N/S lines in capsule | Yes |
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| Resolution in degrees / mils | 2 / 50 |
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| Scales | mm, inch |
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| Settling time from 90° angle to complete rest | 5 sec |
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| Settling time from 90° angle within ± 3° | 2.7 sec |
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| Sighting System | Mirror sighting |
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| Silicon friction feet | Yes |
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| Size | 108 x 64 x 20 mm |
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| Temperature operating range | -30°C to +60°C |
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| Type of compass | Baseplate, Silva 1-2-3 System Mirror sighting compass |
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| UTM position plotting scales (Romer Scales) | 1:25k, 1:50k |
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| Variant | Magnetic Equator, Magnetic North, Magnetic South |
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| Water resistance | Waterproof |
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| Weight | 86g |
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