NSN: 6675-01-067-0687
P/N: 11785090
General Description
The M2A2 Aiming Circle is the primary means of orienting the cannon battery or laying weapons on the azimuth of fire. In addition, the aiming circle is used to measure the azimuth and elevation angles of a ground or aerial target with respect to a preselected baseline as required for the orientation of indirect fire weapons. The M2A2 Aiming Circle can also be used for general topographical surveying.
Additional Information
| Weight, Aiming Circle w/cover: | 9 lbs |
| Weight, Aiming Circle w/equipment: | 21 lbs |
| Azimuth rotation: | 6400 mils |
| Elevation (maximum): | 1100 mils |
| Depression (maximum): | 400 mils |
| Telescope power: | 4 power |
| Field of view: | 10° |
Key Components
The Key Components for the M2A2 Aiming Circle includes the Aiming Circle Cover, M24 Tripod, and the accessory kit which includes the M51 Instrument Light, Backplate, Cloth Cover, Plumb Bob, and a Lamp Holder and Remover. This equipment is mounted on the M24 Tripod.
| P/N | NSN | |
| M2A2 Aiming Circle (transit) | 11834483 | 1290-01-510-0540 |
| Cover, Aiming Circle | 8211749 | 1290-00-346-8171 |
| Tripod, M24 | 8242777 | 1290-00-346-8184 |
| Instrument Light, M51 | 8293478 | 1290-00-346-8186 |