Silva 16DCL Compass

$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