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), 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.
"MS" Optimised for Australia and New Zealand
- measuring scales for positioning (GPS)
- graduated in mils and degrees (6400/360)
- magnifying glass
- slope card and scale lanyard
- declination adjustment
- clinometer
- luminous markings - illuminates for up to 4 hours after activation
- rubber feet for precision map work
- 5-year warranty
Specifications:
- Article number: 37585
- Accuracy: ± 1° (17.8 mils)
- Altitude use: 5000m @-15 °C
- Attachment: Detachable safety-release scale lanyard, Slope card
- Clinometer: Yes
- Declination adjustment: Yes
- Graduation: 6400° / 360°
- Illumination: 4 hours after activation in light, Luminous markings
- Impact resistance: 30g in XYZ directions and free fall from 1.5 m height into gravel
- Magnifying lens: Yes
- Material: Acrylic, PC/ABS, TPU
- Resolution degrees / mils: 2 / 50
- Sapphire jewel bearing for friction-free movement of the compass needle: Yes
- Scales: Baseplate: 1:25k, 1:40k, 1:50k, mm, inch, Lanyard; 1:25, / 1:50
- Settling time from 90° angle to complete rest: 5 sec
- Settling time from 90° angle within ± 3°: 2.7 sec
- Sighting System: No
- Silicon friction feet: Yes
- Size: 126 x 60 x 13 mm
- Type of compass: SILVA 1-2-3, baseplate
- Temperature operating range: -30 to +60 C
- Patented red/black N/S lines in capsule: Yes
- Turnable capsule: Yes
- UTM position plotting scales (Romer scales): 1:25k, 1:40k, 1:50k
- Weight: 50 grams
- Other: GPS scales
Orders received before 8am (Melbourne time) will be shipped same business day. All orders received after this time will be shipped next business day.
Standard shipping times: 3 - 5 business days metropolitan - (additional time for regional locations)
Express Shipping Time - (1 business day for Metropolitan, 1-3 business days for all other locations)
These are shipping times defined by Australia Post, once your order has been dispatched, we no longer have any control over the shipment and all inquiries should be made through Australia Post before contacting us.
Most orders are dispatched from our Melbourne Warehouse location, however on rare occasions your order may be dispatched directly from the manufacturer or one of our business partners.
It is always best to have your parcel delivered to an address where you are sure that someone will be available to receive it during business hours. A business address is often good for this reason, but if you are having your parcel sent to work, remember to include your company’s name (and the department or level where you work).
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
We ship world wide via Australia Post or DHL. Please note that you may be required to pay any taxes and duties imposed by your country of destination to clear this item through your "Customs" process.