About the AN/PVS-21 LPNVG
The PVS-21s was part of a wave of different designs competing in the early 2000s to be the next big thing in the night vision world. Compelling features include the much lower profile to the user’s face allowing for easier passive aiming, articulating eyepieces to remove the need to stow the device when not in use, and slim thermal overlays, and the ability to accept thermal displays from other optics with an auxiliary cable.
With the “heads up display” style of seeing in the dark, some of the lost peripheral vision when using a goggle unit is regained, as you can see directly through the display without obstructions. As for how much coverage the night vision actually provides, it’s still in the typical 40-degree FOV range many binocular users are already used to.
Like a PVS-14, there are onboard IR illuminators for use indoors or where there is otherwise no ambient light for the unit to intensify.
The downsides came with the use of atypical image intensifier tubes, which still matched the typical specifications of the military’s needs at the time, but were not as versatile as the ones that would be used in “goggle” units like the PVS-31. When stowed on a helmet, it can also stick out more than units like the PVS-31.
Regardless of its downsides, it’s a rare & unique unit that’s barely seen any adoption on the civilian market, but has a lot of benefits especially for passive-aimers.
Important information about these unit:
This unit has a modified dovetail to accept the Wilcox G24 and other modern dovetail style mounts. The system was originally designed to integrate with Wilcox G21 Prior to modification.
If you cancel your order, standard policy and restocking fees apply.
Tube Specifications:
We do not have original spec sheets available for these units.
These units contain generation 3 mil-spec ITT/L3 tubes with signs of use, and the occasional pinhole blem. and while we can’t specify an exact FOM, we have tested the resolution between 64-72 Line Pairs Per Millimeter or right about average for an older Gen 3 Green Phosphor tube.
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