Please note: Black spots (artifacts) in image intensifier tubes are an inherent result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the performance of a night vision unit. Higher generation units have fewer artifacts.
The NG PVS-14 Gen.3 Night Vision Monocular is a multifunctional night vision system that is Hand-held as
a monocular; head-mounted or helmet-mounted as a single-eye goggle; or weapon-mounted as a night scope. The lightweight of the PVS 14 night vision system makes it easy to use in extended operations. Most troops prefer the single eye monocular style to the dual eye single tube systems. The monocular style allows the soldier to maintain night eye adaptation in one eye while using the nightvision device with the other eye. Additionally, using a single eye device is more natural in a depth perception scenario. The dual eye single tube systems can give the user a false sense of depth perception which can get them in trouble quickly. Troop comfort and multi function usability are the main reasons that the PVS14 from NG Night-Vision is becoming the preferred night vision device for US Military ground forces.
| NG PVS-14 Gen.3 Night Vision Monocular | ||
|---|---|---|
| Generation | 3 | |
| Resolution, lp/mm | NGNVMPPV14301: 64 NGNVMPPV14302: 64 | |
| Magnification | 1X | |
| Detection Range, m | 350 | |
| Recognition Range, m | 300 | |
| Lens System | F 1:1.2 | |
| FOV, ° | 40 | |
| Diopter Adj. | +2/-6 | |
| Power Supply | 1 x AA (NGNVMPPV14301) 2 x AA (NGNVMPPV14302) | |
| Range of Focus, m | 0.25 to infinity | |
| Controls | Digital | |
| Battery Life, hrs | 20-50 | |
| Dimensions, mm | 113 x 56 x 50 | |
| Weight, kg/lb. | 1.38/392 | |
| Camera Adaptable | Yes | |
| Waterproof | 1 meter (30 minutes) | |
NG PVS-14 Gen.3 Night Vision Monocular