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Ranger 3

Art.no: 36896-1511
Compass Ranger 3 Green
  • Type of compass - Silva 1-2-3 System baseplate compass
  • Compass capsule / needle - Liquid filled, sapphire jewel bearing compass needle, hardened steel pivot
  • Sighting System - No
  • Magnifying lens - Yes
  • Declination adjustment - Decl scale in capsule
  • Clinometer - No
  • Illumination / active time after activation in light - Yes / 6 hours
  • Luminous compound - Everglow™
  • Silicon friction feet - No
  • Other - Dryflex™,  tactile grip ring Patented red/black N/S lines in capsule
Magnifier
Night Use
1-2-3 GO!
Scales
Direction
Available graduations6400/360
Resolution degrees / mils2 / 50
Measuring scales on base plate1:25k, 1:50k, mm
UTM position plotting scales (Romer scales)No
Settling time from 90 degree angle within +/- 3 deg2.7 sec
Settling time from 90 degree angle to complete rest5 sec
Accuracy+/- 1 degree (17.5 mils)
WaterproofIP68 - (more than 100 m)
Altitude use5000m@-15 C
Impact resistance30g in XYZ directions and free fall from 1,5 m height into gravel
Temperature operating range-40 to +60 C
MaterialAcrylic
Size (mm)106x54x10
Weight g32
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A classic military base plate compass. Ranger 3 is an easy to use troop compass for infantry, commando units and paratroopers, compatible with the Silva 1-2-3 system. This model is often part of standard equipment for military personnel around the world, thanks to its quality and durability.

Suitable for:

Military

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I know my position on the map. How do I go to a lake in the forest that I see on the map?

The easiest way to set a course towards the lake is with a simple and safe system used by expeditions, youth organisations, mountain guides, armies, orienteers and other navigators the world over: the Silva 1-2-3 System®

Silva1-2-3 System

  1. Place the compass on the map with the edge of the compass along the desired line of travel. Make sure Direction of Travel arrow points towards your destination.
  2. Rotate the compass housing until N on the dial points North on the map. Check that the compass housing red/black North/South lines are parallel with the map’s meridians.
  3. Hold the compass in hand and turn your body until the red end of the compass needle (North) coincides with the red arrow in the bottom of the compass housing. The front of the compass with the direction of travel arrow is now pointing towards your destination.

NOTE: If using a mirror-sighting compass: angle the mirror/lid approximately 45 degrees towards yourself and hold with straight arm out in front of you. Now, while looking in the mirror to see that the needle aligns with the red/black N/S arrow, sight above the mirror (using the sight) towards an object in the field in line with the direction of travel.

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