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Silva 16DCL Compass

Silva

$99.95 CAD


  • 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 (640/360), integrated adjuster for magnetic declination, magnifying lens and rubber feet for precision map work. The compass had a luminous graduation ring and markings for compass reading in the dark. Once activated by daylight/flashlight it will give up to 4 hours of light. The included scale lanyard and slope card makes it easier to quickly make a distance judgment of your route or to plan your route in advance.


    • Accuracy ~ +/- 17.8mils/1°
    • Clinometer ~ Yes
    • Declination adjustment ~ Yes
    • Graduation ~ 6400/360°
    • Illumination ~ luminous markings, graduation ring with 4 hour active time
    • Included ~ Scale lanyard, slope card
    • Magnifying lens ~ Yes
    • Materials ~ Acrylic, PC/ABS, TPU/ Acetal
    • Sapphire jewel bearing for friction-free movement of the compass needle ~ Yes
    • Scales ~ 1:25k, 1:50k, GPS scales, Lanyard; 1:25, / 1:50, mm
    • Sighting System ~ Yes
    • Size ~ 64x108x20 mm
    • Slope card ~ Yes
    • Type of compass ~ Baseplate, Mirror Sighting
    • Temperature operating range ~ -30 to +60 °C
    • Patented red/black N/S lines in capsule ~ Yes
    • Tunable capsule ~ Yes
    • Weight ~ 86g