DP-12 Radiometer

DP-12 Technical Data (1)
Russian Designation (4): дегазационный прибор, дп- 12
(Decontaminating Device, DP-12)
Manufacturer: State Factories
Year Adopted: Uncertain at Present
Operational Status (1996): Russia – In active service.

Other Users – Various Eastern European nations and former Soviet Republics.
Radiation Types Detected: Beta and Gamma
Detection Range:  0.05 - 200 Rads
(0.5 - 2000 cGy)
Operation Principle: Gieger-Muller Tube
Power Source: 1x Type 3336 battery (4.5 volt)
Dimensions (as carried w/o transit case)

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24 cm

9.45 inches
13 cm 5.12 inches
20.4 cm 8.03 inches
158 cm 62.2 inches
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DP-12 Radiometer
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History and Development of the
DP-12 Radiometer

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Sources Cited

(1) Gander, Terry J., Jane's NBC Protection Equipment 1995-1996 8th edition, Surry: Jane's Information Group, 1995. Print.

(2) Gander, Terry J., Jane's NBC Protection Equipment 1988-1989, Surry, Jane's Information Group, 1988. Print.

(3) FM-100-2-3 The Soviet Army: Troops, Organization, and Equipment, Washington D.C.: Department of the Army, 1984. Print.

(4) TM-30-546, Glossary of Soviet Military and Related Abbreviations, Washington D.C.: Department of the Army, 1957. Print.