N-Vision Optics is displaying the Night Vision Platform Rotation or NVPR.
N-Vision Optics listened to operator complaints about the high profile of binocular systems in the up or stowed position. They use the latest, certified tubes and have created a completely new chassis that place the individual tubes closer to the helmet. Additionally, this means that the tubes can be used individually or in concert with one another. Additionally, it is a completely integrated system with battery and mount, all-in-one.
Tags: N-Vision Optics, SOFIC
Battery in front is only going to put more strain on the head and neck. I would have thought by this point that batteries in the back had become the standard for new systems?
Also, the tubes are still pretty long and awkward.
But imagine if you combined this concept with an AN/PVS-21, now that would be something.
-Alex
As Alex said unless this stuff is made of space age materials and filled with helium I can see this being a real pain in the neck. I run a pvs-14 and have used the 7’s in the past and without a counterweight they arent exactly the most comfortable thing on earth. I would love to see a side on shot of this system. I currently use a cadex mount but it keeps the weight to far in the front when stowed.
Comedic observation – the shadow projected with the NVGs up will look a lot like Mickey Mouse. I see a morale patch coming.
All I can say is…”is this for real?” I find it hard to believe they consulted with anyone who’s worn NVGs on their head for more than 30 minutes when they designed that contraption. Like Ryan said above, unless its made out of some super lightweight materials sprinkled with fairy dust, I am not convinced that this design will see much use and or positive reviews from the people who spend a good deal of time wearing NVGs. Its simply ridiculous.
Looks heavy as hell, that added with the weight of the normal ACH. I’ll pass and stick with the basics, as good as NVG are the average joe has little use for them if they are running convoys, or RCT, or anything mounted. FLIR, Crow systems etc take the place of most of that. Even if I was pounding it out on the ground I wouldn’t want to have that added to what I already carry.
All I can think about is all of the times that I’ve smacked the side of my helmet on doorways/vehicle hatches/aircraft doorframes/etc..
This odd contraption looks like it would only exacerbate the problem. Also, as others have mentioned, one of the big complaints with systems like PVS 15/14/7s is the pressure on the front of the helmet. A rear battery really balances things out. Why would you want to go back to this design?
This rig looks like shizz and won’t work b/c of the weight issue, load balancing, stowage, etc. The tubes in the up position look like an ants antennae. Lol