Silva Military - Compass 3S-360/6400

SILVA 3S is a base plate compass for all-round use i.e. for military and outdoor activities. The easy to grip aluminum compass housing features a stable, easy to read needle.

Patented red/black north-south lines in the capsule bottom ensure easy and safe settling. The baseplate with curved up back end has a magnifying lens for precision map work together with stencil holes for star and control markings in the front. The scale slide at the tip of the compass is detachable. The included scale lanyard makes it easier to quickly make a distance judgement of your route or to plan your route in advance.

HIGHLY DURABLE BASEPLATE

Withstands tough conditions

BUILT-IN MAGNIFIER

For detailed map reading

MILITARY USE

Withstand rough conditions

 

Specifications

Accuracy: ± 1° (17.8 mils)

Altitude use: 5000m 

Clinometer: No

Declination adjustment: Declination scale inside the capsule: No

Detachable scale slide: Yes

Graduation: 6400° / 360°

Impact resistance: 30g in XYZ directions and free fall from 1.5m hight into gravel 

Illumination: 4 hours after activation in light

Magnifying lens: Yes

Material: Acrylic, aluminium

Patented red/black N/S lines in the capsule: Yes

Resolution degrees / mils: 2/50 

Scales: Lanyard; 1:25, / 1:50, Scale slide: 1:15k, mm / Baseplate: 1:25k, 1:50k

Settling time from 90° angle within ± 3°: 2.7sec

Settling time from 90° angle to complete rest: 5 sec

Size: 115x60x10 mm

Silicon friction feet: No

Sighting system: No

Temperature operating range: -30° to +60°

Type of compass: SILVA 1-2-3, baseplate

UTM position plotting scales (Romer scales): No

Variant: Magnetic Equator, Magnetic South, Magnetic North 

Water resistance: Waterproof

Weight: 36g