PVS-14 Monocular Night Vision
The AN/PVS-14 Monocular Night Vision Device (MNVD) is in widespread use by US Armed Forces as well asNATO allies around the world.[1] It uses a third generation image intensifier tube, and is manufactured by Litton Industries as well as the ITT Corporation. It is often used 'hands free' using a head harness or attached to a combat helmet such as the PASGT, Advanced Combat Helmet, or Marine Lightweight Helmet. It can also be used as a weapons night sight. In addition, it was part of the equipment fielded in the US Army's Land Warriorprogram.
The designation AN/PVS translates to Army/Navy Portable Visual Search, according to Joint Electronics Type Designation System guidelines.
Specifications
- Field of View (Degrees): 40
- Magnification: 1×
- Resolution: 64 lp (typical)
- Brightness Gain: Adjustable from 25 to more than 3000 fL/fL
- Diopter Adjustment: +2 to -6 diopters
- Objective Lens: F/1.2
- Eyepiece Lens: EFL 26 mm
- Focus Range: 25 cm to Infinity
- Voltage Required: 2.7–3.0 Volts (in newer models 1.2–1.5 Volts)
- Battery Type: Two AA size[2] (although the latest ITT version uses a single AA battery)
- Battery Life: Approx. 50 hrs at room temp.
- Weight w/ batteries: 13.5 oz (380 grams)
- Dimensions: 4.5" (L) × 2" (W) × 2.25" (H)
- Operating temperature range (Degrees Celsius): -51 to +49
- Storage Temperature Range (Degrees Celsius): -51 to +85
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