Chobham
Magnetic Navigation System:Chobham
Magnetic Navigation System:
Figure illustrates a typical magnetic installation in a Champ.
The detectors are mounted in a light and strong non-magnetic boom, which is approximatly the same height as the hood. The metal parts on the hood are made of brass.
The positions of the Driver's Repeater and the Navigator's Map Reference
Indicator are dictated by the positions of the two crew members in the vehicle.
Access to the Computer is not required very often and therefore this item can be located anywhere.
The normal stowage of rifles, shovel, pick, wireless sets does not affect Compass accuracy.
Power requirement of Computor is 3 amps at 24 volts d.c.
Description of Condition Numbers:
1 Restored,
Running in original condition 2 Under restoration or to be restored 3 Salvable 4
Fit for spares 5
Broken up 6 Modified 7 No
trace since sold.
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