The tubes are Gen 3, thin-filmed.
Yes, the IR illuminator can be turned off.
Yes, there is an input to connect additional battery packs. This one from Armasight can provide up to 80 hours of additional use on one set of batteries: https://www.opticsplanet.com/armasight-bnvd-51-battery-pack.html
If you are referring to accessories like the lens cap, demist shield and the sacrificial lens, then no - these accessories are different between the two models. Some other components may be compatible. If you would like to contact us for further clarification, please email us at Sales@TRYBEDefense.com
Sadly, humans do not possess the ability to see in infrared. Only Predator.
Negative. The TRYBE NVG-50 does not include an automatic shut off feature when its tubes are upwardly articulated
Yes, wide like standard PVS-14 and PVS-31
Hello again, McIntyre. Yes, there is an input to connect additional battery packs. This one from Armasight can provide up to 80 hours of additional use on one set of batteries: https://www.opticsplanet.com/armasight-bnvd-51-battery-pack.html