Finish | Polymer body (glass/carbon filled) |
Capability |
Flip-Up On-Off |
Gain Control | Variable (manually adjustable). Requires mx11769 or mx10160 with EGAC added. |
Magnification | 1x |
Lens System | F/1.2 |
FOV | 40° |
Range of Focus | 0.25 m to ∞ |
Diopter Adjustment | +2 to -6 |
Infrared Illuminator | Yes |
Power Supply | AA |
Battery Life | ~40 Hours (Alkaline), up to ~70 Hours (Lithium) |
Dimensions | 4.5"L X 2.5"W X 2.75"H |
Weight | 307g (10.8oz), depending on optics and tubes |
Standards | Complies with MIL-PRF-49324(CR), MIL-PRF-49427(CR) and MIL-STD-810H (supersedes G). |
Ready to Ship
- Full kit contains PVS-14, data sheet from L3Harris, objective lens cover, eyepiece cover, sacrificial window, demist shield, cleaning wipes, Apollo Lens-Pen, AA battery, Apollo stickers / decals and a soft-sided carry case.
- Tube Model: 24UA - SPECIAL ORDER / OID - CUSTOM CONTRACT
- The following Gen 3 white phosphor, mil-spec tubes from L3Harris are Model 24UA, largely seen as L3's "nicest" tube with respect to a combination of ultra-high minimum performance and clean tube cosmetics
- These special order 24UA tubes go a step further and carry a 36 SNR MINIMUM rather than the standard 24UA's 2160 FOM minimum.
- Unlimited FOM, Aviation spot spec
- Unfilmed ("filmless"), autogated and come with electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding.
- Aviation spot spec is L3Harris' strictest and only permits spots larger than .003" in zone 3 only.
- 36 SNR minimum marked on the data sheets.
- FOM = SNR x Center Resolution. See "Spec Key" and "Helpful Info" drop-downs above for more info.
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SN #: 170299319
SNR: 39.4
RES: 72
FOM: 2837
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 1.2
SN #: 170300659
SNR: 39.3
RES: 72
FOM: 2830
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 2.3
SN #: 170299094
SNR: 39.2
RES: 72
FOM: 2822
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 1.4
SN #: 170301815
SNR: 39.1
RES: 72
FOM: 2815
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 1.0
SN #: 170300431
SNR: 38.9
RES: 72
FOM: 2801
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 1.7
SN #: 170303135
SNR: 38.4
RES: 72
FOM: 2765
HALO: 0.8
EBI: 1.1
SN #: 170303461
SNR: 38.3
RES: 72
FOM: 2758
HALO: 0.8
EBI: 1.0
SN #: 170299743
SNR: 38.2
RES: 72
FOM: 2750
HALO: 0.8
EBI: 1.0
SN #: 170303199
SNR: 38.0
RES: 72
FOM: 2736
HALO: 0.8
EBI: 1.6
SN #: 170302907
SNR: 37.9
RES: 72
FOM: 2729
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 0.8
SN #: 170303666
SNR: 37.7
RES: 72
FOM: 2714
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 0.8
SN #: 170299127
SNR: 37.6
RES: 72
FOM: 2707
HALO: 0.8
EBI: 1.0
SN #: 170299100
SNR: 37.3
RES: 72
FOM: 2686
HALO: 0.8
EBI: 1.0
SN #: 170302454
SNR: 37.1
RES: 72
FOM: 2671
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 0.5
SN #: 170303182
SNR: 37.1
RES: 72
FOM: 2671
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 1.3
SN #: 170302966
SNR: 37.0
RES: 72
FOM: 2664
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 0.8
SN #: 170303225
SNR: 36.8
RES: 72
FOM: 2650
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 0.7
SN #: 170299417
SNR: 36.7
RES: 72
FOM: 2642
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 0.8
SN #: 170302510
SNR: 36.7
RES: 72
FOM: 2642
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 0.5
SN #: 170303360
SNR: 36.5
RES: 72
FOM: 2628
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 0.7
SN #: 170302381
SNR: 36.4
RES: 72
FOM: 2621
HALO: 0.8
EBI: 0.6
SN #: 170302615
SNR: 36.3
RES: 72
FOM: 2614
HALO: 0.8
EBI: 0.8
SN #: 170303001
SNR: 36.3
RES: 72
FOM: 2614
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 0.6
SN #: 170299444
SNR: 36.2
RES: 72
FOM: 2606
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 1.8
SN #: 170303527
SNR: 36.2
RES: 72
FOM: 2606
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 0.7
SN #: 170302587
SNR: 36.1
RES: 72
FOM: 2599
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 0.6
SN #: 170303622
SNR: 36.0
RES: 72
FOM: 2592
HALO: 0.8
EBI: 0.9
SN #: 170299776
SNR: 36.9
Res.: 72
FOM: 2657
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 1.7
SN #: 170299220
SNR: 36.3
Res.: 72
FOM: 2614
HALO: 0.7
EBI: 1.1
Versatility
The PVS-14 is generally considered to be the most versatile night vision device available. They can be worn helmet mounted, hand-held, mounted to a telescope, camera, or other magnified optic for astronomy or surveillance. Their small size means they are easy to travel with and carry. They are small enough to fit in a GP pouch on a plate carrier without being obstructive.
Adjustable Gain
PVS-14s have variable gain adjustment and control.
Gain control gives the user the ability to increase or decrease the tube brightness.
Under extremely dark conditions, variable gain (also referred to as manual gain) allows the user to adjust the gain upward, giving a brighter image.
Under higher light conditions, the user can decrease the gain for a cleaner image or to prevent the washout of fine details in high light.
Additional features of the PVS-14 include an onboard IR illuminator and a red LED indicator light (light pipe) internal to the device (behind the tube) which signals IR is active or battery is low.
The PVS-14 allows the user to retain their night adapted vision in one eye while viewing their illuminated surroundings through eyepiece of the PVS-14. On the other hand, binocular night vision gives the user better depth perception, and if it includes articulation, the ability to also use a monocular similar to a PVS-14 (by rotating one pod out of the way).