Military Silva 55-6400/360 MS MILS Compass complete with Hard Cover

Silva Compass 55-6400/360 MS Mils Magnetic South

Comes complete with hard protective cover.

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 to calculate avalanche risk, determine how challenging your journey will be. Scale Lanyard includes 2 scales (1:25, 1:50), it is soft and bendable, and easy to place directly on to your route on the map. 

Available are 2 selection of sheaths for protection for your Silva 55-6400/360 Compass. The Compass Hard Cover and the Standard Covers using MILSPEC materials are both made to fit the Silva 55-6400/360 MS MILS Military Compass.

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NOTE: This compass is a Southern Hemisphere compass. Click on link for more information and instructions on Silva Baseplate Compasses and Accessories.

• Type of compass: SILVA 1-2-3 System, Baseplate Compass, Lensatic Precision Sighting System Compass, Mirror Sighting Compass
• 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: Yes
• GPS scales
• Scale lanyard (1:25k, 1:50k)
• Slope card
  

• Graduation outer ring: 6400°
• Sighting scale: 6400/360
• Sighting System: Prismatic Precision
• Resolution: degrees / mils Outer ring: - / 50
• Precision sighting scale: 1 / 20
• Illumination / active time after activation in light: 4 hours
• Measuring scales Baseplate: 1:25k, 1:40k, 1:50k, mm, inch
• UTM position plotting scales (Romer Scales): 1:25k, 1:40k, 1:50k
• Settling time from 90° angle within +/- 3°: 4 sec
• Settling time from 90° angle to complete rest: 6 sec
• Accuracy: +/- 0.5 degrees (8.9 mils)
• Water resistance: Waterproof
• Altitude use: 5000m @ -15°C
• Impact resistance: 30g in XYZ directions and free fall from 1.5m height into gravel
• Temperature operating range: -30°C to + 60°C
• Material: Acrylic
• Size (mm): 126 x 60 x 16mm
• Weight: 39g
  
• Manufacturer Number: 833982