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The '''AN/PVS-14 [[Monocular]] [[Night vision device|Night Vision Device]]''' ('''MNVD''') is in widespread use by the [[United States Armed Forces]] as well as [[NATO]] allies around the world.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.infrared1.com/PVS_14.html |title=PVS-14D night vision monocular goggle |website=Infrared1.com |date= |accessdate=2016-01-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113194729/http://www.infrared1.com/PVS_14.html |archive-date=2014-11-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It uses a third generation [[image intensifier]] tube, and is primarily manufactured by [[Litton Industries]] (Now L-3 Warrior Systems) and [[Elbit Systems of America]] (formerly Harris Night Vision, formerly Exelis, formerly ITT <ref>https://www.harris.com/sites/default/files/exelis-cost-basis-form.pdf</ref> )<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.exelisinc.com/solutions/AN_PVS_14-Night-Vision-Monocular-Device/Pages/default.aspx |title=Exelis - AN/PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular Device |website=Exelisinc.com |accessdate=2016-01-09 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160101185658/http://www.exelisinc.com/solutions/AN_PVS_14-Night-Vision-Monocular-Device/Pages/default.aspx |archivedate=2016-01-01 }}</ref> It is often used 'hands free' using a head harness or attached to a combat [[helmet]] such as the [[PASGT]], [[MICH TC-2000 Combat Helmet|Advanced Combat Helmet]], or [[Lightweight Helmet|Marine Lightweight Helmet]]. It can also be used as a weapons night sight. In addition, it was part of the equipment fielded in the [[United States Army|U.S. Army]]'s [[Land Warrior]] program. Morovision Night Vision was the Law Enforcement distributor of the NEPVS-14 for ITT.<ref>[http://morovision.com/PVS-14-Night- Enforcer.html ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127200628/http://morovision.com/PVS-14-Night-Enforcer.html |date=November 27, 2013 }}</ref>
The '''AN/PVS-14 [[Monocular]] [[Night vision device|Night Vision Device]]''' ('''MNVD''') is in widespread use by the [[United States Armed Forces]] as well as [[NATO]] allies around the world.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.infrared1.com/PVS_14.html |title=PVS-14D night vision monocular goggle |website=Infrared1.com |date= |accessdate=2016-01-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113194729/http://www.infrared1.com/PVS_14.html |archive-date=2014-11-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It uses a third generation [[image intensifier]] tube, and is primarily manufactured by [[Litton Industries]] (Now L-3 Warrior Systems) and [[Elbit Systems of America]] (formerly Harris Night Vision, formerly Exelis, formerly ITT <ref>https://www.harris.com/sites/default/files/exelis-cost-basis-form.pdf</ref> )<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.exelisinc.com/solutions/AN_PVS_14-Night-Vision-Monocular-Device/Pages/default.aspx |title=Exelis - AN/PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular Device |website=Exelisinc.com |accessdate=2016-01-09 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160101185658/http://www.exelisinc.com/solutions/AN_PVS_14-Night-Vision-Monocular-Device/Pages/default.aspx |archivedate=2016-01-01 }}</ref> It is often used 'hands free' using a head harness or attached to a combat [[helmet]] such as the [[PASGT]], [[Modular Integrated Communications Helmet|MICH TC-2000 Combat Helmet]], [[Advanced Combat Helmet|Advanced Combat Helmet]], or [[Lightweight Helmet|Marine Lightweight Helmet]]. It can also be used as a weapons night sight. In addition, it was part of the equipment fielded in the [[United States Army|U.S. Army]]'s [[Land Warrior]] program. Morovision Night Vision was the Law Enforcement distributor of the NEPVS-14 for ITT.<ref>[http://morovision.com/PVS-14-Night- Enforcer.html ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127200628/http://morovision.com/PVS-14-Night-Enforcer.html |date=November 27, 2013 }}</ref>


The designation AN/PVS translates to Army/Navy Portable Visual Search, according to [[Joint Electronics Type Designation System]] guidelines.
The designation AN/PVS translates to Army/Navy Portable Visual Search, according to [[Joint Electronics Type Designation System]] guidelines.

Revision as of 02:17, 4 May 2021

AN/PVS-14
An AN/PVS-14 night vision device.
TypePassive
Place of originUnited States
CategoryHead-mountable
Service history
In service2000–present
Used byUnited States Armed Forces, Canadian Armed Forces, Ukrainian Armed Forces
WarsGlobal War on Terrorism
Production history
DesignerElbit Systems of America
Designed2000
ManufacturerElbit Systems of America
Unit cost$4,650 (1996)[1]
No. built> 500,000+
VariantsAN/PVS-14D, NEPVS-14, PVS-14
Specifications
Weight316 grams
Dimensions (L×H×W)4.5 inches (l) x 2.14 inches (h) x 2 inches (w)
Resolution (lp/mm)>64 lp/mm
Mode of OperationPassive
II tubeMX-11769
Tube form factor18mm
Field of vision (°)40 degrees
Range of detection350m (Starlight)
Range of recognition300m (Starlight)
Generation3B
Can use these tubesITT F9815


The AN/PVS-14 Monocular Night Vision Device (MNVD) is in widespread use by the United States Armed Forces as well as NATO allies around the world.[2] It uses a third generation image intensifier tube, and is primarily manufactured by Litton Industries (Now L-3 Warrior Systems) and Elbit Systems of America (formerly Harris Night Vision, formerly Exelis, formerly ITT [3] )[4] It is often used 'hands free' using a head harness or attached to a combat helmet such as the PASGT, MICH TC-2000 Combat Helmet, 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 U.S. Army's Land Warrior program. Morovision Night Vision was the Law Enforcement distributor of the NEPVS-14 for ITT.[5]

The designation AN/PVS translates to Army/Navy Portable Visual Search, according to Joint Electronics Type Designation System guidelines.

  • Resolution: 64 lp/mm (Typ)
  • Film: Thin-Film
  • Gate: Auto-Gated
  • Brightness Gain: Adjustable from 25 to more than 3000 fL/fc
  • Magnification: 1×
  • Field of View: 40°
  • Objective Lens: f/1.2
  • Eyepiece Lens: EFL 26 mm
  • Diopter Adjustment: +4 to −6
  • Range of Focus: 25 cm to infinity
  • Voltage Required: 1.5 Volts
  • Battery Type: One AA battery
  • Battery Life: Approx. 50 hrs at room temp
  • Weight: 12.4 oz (351.53 grams)
  • Dimensions: 4.5″ (L) × 2″ (W) × 2.25″ (H)
  • Operating Temperature: −51 °C to +49 °C
  • Storage Temperature: −51 °C to +49 °C

See also

References

  1. ^ OICW Overview, 5 January 1996,slide 62, https://archive.org/details/R00404OICWOverviewPowerpointPresentation5January1996HKATK.EnglishLanguage
  2. ^ "PVS-14D night vision monocular goggle". Infrared1.com. Archived from the original on 2014-11-13. Retrieved 2016-01-09.
  3. ^ https://www.harris.com/sites/default/files/exelis-cost-basis-form.pdf
  4. ^ "Exelis - AN/PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular Device". Exelisinc.com. Archived from the original on 2016-01-01. Retrieved 2016-01-09.
  5. ^ Enforcer.html Archived November 27, 2013, at the Wayback Machine

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