Revision Military has developed an interesting thermal signature management shroud using the Milliken Conceal fabric.
It uses a magnetic interface to keep it in place around eyepro. They’ve also created internal standoff around the nose and mouth to suppress hot spots created from exhalation.
The F5032 Lightweight Night Vision Binocular weighs just under 500 grams. It also offers close focus with clear images as close as 9″.
The F5032 fixed or adjustable diopter.
Powered by a single AA, the F5032’s Gen 3 image intensifier tube is servicable at the unit level and offered in White or Green Phosphour. The tubes are autogated which will adjust to high light levels and won’t shut off inadvertendly. It also features vertical viewing ability and won’t shut off when you look up.
Each monocular in the F5032 can be individually flipped up, out of the way.
I like the switch which is a simple detent for on/off.
The WL Gore flexible membrane material formerly known in development as ‘Topo’ has officially been named GORE-TEX Fabric with Stretch Technology.
In addition to jackets for the American tactical market by Beyond and Outdoor Research, WL Gore has also launched the material in Asia for consumer products and Europe for the LE market. GORE-TEX Fabric with Stretch Technology is 25% more breathable than the membrane used in USSOCOM’s PCU Level 6 and reduces the accumulation of sweat thanks to the garment’s stretchable form fitting construction.
At SHOT Show, Spuhr exhibited pre-production versions of their new Quick Detach Picatinny series. The mounts have the same layout as their standard mounts. However, they’ve moved the side clamp from the right side to the left to avoid spent round ejection as well as any right side mounted controls.
In case you were wondering, this is the Spuhr QDP 4002 which offers 34mm tube compatibility and 1.5″ from centerline to top of Picatinny rail and no tilt. It’s shipping now, but additional models are coming.
One other difference is that they moved the logo on the QDP series in order to accommodate Spuhr interface holes for accessory mounting.
Spuhr AB products are available for unit and agency orders through Quantico Tactical.
In addition to the BOSS we mentioned yesterday, Wilcox also introduced the Ruggedized Aiming / Illumination Device at AUSA.
Powered by a single CR123A battery, the Picatinny rail compatible RAID incorporates a red visible laser, IR laser and variable IR illuminator co-aligned with one windage and elevation adjustment. Just what the doctor ordered.
In this photo, you can see the adjustment wheel for the IR flood intensity from low, medium or high.
At AUSA, Revision Military unveiled their new Family of Tactical Headborne Systems which they submitted in response to USSOCOM’s requirement for a Next-Generation Helmet Program. Seen below on a mannequin set up as a 21st Century SWCC Operator, the helmet is impressive.
The core of the system is a bump helmet which can be upgraded with an appliqué offering ACH-level 9mm ballistic performance. Below, you can see the system as it will most commonly be used.
Revision’s ballistic shell has approximately .5 lbs reduction in weight from the current helmet. The helmet is also upgradable to 7.62 rifle protection with a two piece appliqué. These photos depict how the appliqué attaches to the bump helmet.
In addition to the ballistic upgrades, Revision has instituted a five size approach versus the existing four currently available sizes. This results in a better fitting helmet.
Above, you can see the rear of the helmet.
In addition to the actual helmet, Revision has introduced several accessories which include:
The removable dial fit band has been asked for by numerous users. The liner can be worn with integral over the head communications by removing the center set of pads as seen above, or the helmet’s rail can be fitted with rail adaptor Peltors.
The visor mounts to the Night Vision Shroud.
The Splash Shields attach to the NVGs and protect the eyes from debris and sea spray in a maritime environment. Revision also offers laser protective versions of the Splash Shield.
The madible’s buckle is located at the rail. When disconnected, it swings out of the way.
Notice the bungee for cable management.
The Wilcox Black Out Sighting System was designed specifically for use with a suppressed weapon shooting the .300 AAC Blackout cartridge. In addition to a red dot sight with selectability for Sub- and Supersonic ammo, visible laser, IR laser and IR illuminator.
The red-dot is coaligned with the lasers and illiminator and the switch from Sub- to Supersonic is accomplished with the flip of the lever behind the lens. In the photo, you’ll note it’s set to Sub.
The BOSS is powered by a single AA battery.
