Sturm Mil-Tec Import US compass parameters
Original title: Us Kompass Met.-Gehäuse Oliv Imp.
Model: liquid, tablet
Features: with ruler and reticle
Weight: 90 g
Closed dimensions: 8 x 6 x 3 cm
Case: Zamak (zinc alloy with addition of aluminium, copper, magnesium)
Small parts: iron, brass
outsideCoating: Polycarbonat (plastic material)
Colour: olive
Brand: Sturm Miltek, Germany
MIL-TEC US Army Olive (15793000) compass features
A simple and inexpensive version of the Ranger compass. It is in service with many armies of the world, as it is one of the most reliable. It is also successfully used by supporters of outdoor activities, tourism, hunting and fishing. Due to its compact size, it fits easily in a small (up to 15 l) backpack likelank">single strap Max Fuchs Olive. With it you can safely go hiking for several days. Unlike electronic devices, recharging the magnetic compass is not required.
The US Army Olive model is very easy to handle and last but not least durable. The metal case, top-coated with a polycarbonate shell, provides good protection against mechanical damage. The lid is connected to the device with a fixing bracket. So that over time it does not rust and opens gently, it is advisable to lubricate the case with special oilm.
The dial is floating, mounted on an axis. The letters W, S, E indicate the cardinal points. The arrow pointer always points north. The viscous liquid that fills the flask and stops the needle never freezes. At very low temperatures or when climbing uphill, it may form bubbles, but they will not affect the measurement accuracy in any way.
The Mil-Tek US Army Compass Oliva has two scales: external (millimeter) and internal (degrees). For fixing a rotating dialwhen folded, the rear sight is used (it is also a lens). It has a magnifying glass and an aiming slot. With their help, as well as through the aiming slot on the compass cover, information is read from the floating disk. To determine the navigational value, you need to combine 3 points: lens slit - aiming thread - object.
The base of the case is equipped with a scale digitized at a scale of 1:25,000. This allows you to calculate distances on a topographic map: in particular, 1 cm on the ruler corresponds to the local areaAllow a distance of 250 m.
When using a compass, remember that near large metal objects, power lines or railway tracks, errors in its readings are possible. To avoid them, move away from the indicated objects at least 40 m.
Buy Mil-Tek US Army compass in Oliva metal case
Dnipro tourist equipment store "Sheriff" is easy to find in the city center: st. Sich Riflemen, 9. It is possible to make a deal online. Delivery orders are being accepted. In the boundaries of the Dnieper -courier, outside it - one of the postal services of Ukraine.
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