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Sunday, July 13th, 2014See The Wilcox Industries Dual Powered Aviation Mount at Warrior East
Wednesday, July 9th, 2014We originally mentioned the Dual Powered Aviation Mount during Warrior West. It will be on display at this week’s Warrior East so be sure to check it out.
Newington, NH-Wilcox has designed a Dual Powered Aviation Mount (DPAM) for use by Aviators, crewman and on-the-ground operators that offers an overall improvement to the current existing systems. The DPAM mount works with the ANVS-6/9, F4949, F5050 and GPNVG night vision goggles.
This mount fully integrates into the currently used external batteries utilizing a standard 4-pin Lemo connector or can run off an internal 123A lithium battery for up to eight hours. The internal backup battery provides power to the NVG even when removed from the mount. This completely eliminates the need for the snap on battery pack and the additional weight.
Unique features of the DPAM include a low-battery indicator light and a Power Mode selection that allows the operator to choose between the external and internal power supply without having to remove the helmet. The system has a switch guard that protects against accidental snags.
An NVG flip button allows the goggle to “flip up” into a stowed position when not in use. This enables the auto-off capabilities of the goggle helping to save battery life. The system has several adjustment points for a precise fit. An interface plate provides a stable mounting platform and helps with the fit. It also allows the DPAM to easily be removed from the shroud.
The mount is manufactured from lightweight aerospace grade metal and high strength polymer. A field replaceable ball detent insert provides the ability to set tolerances over the life of the mount. The mount fist into ballistic and non-ballistic helmets drilled with the standard one or three-hole pattern and when used with Wilcox’s line of NVG shrouds. The mount and shroud weigh a minimal 5.92 ounces. For ordering and pricing information contact Wilcox Industries at www.wilcoxind.com.
Phokus Research Update
Tuesday, July 8th, 2014There’s a couple of announcements from Phokus Research regarding their products and customers. First, the Sons Trauma Kit line has been expanded to four sizes, and consists of the Mobility, Deployment, Low-Vis, and Shield variants. The Mobility and Shield versions were created to fulfill end-user requirements.
Their LVD II has the same contents as the DTK II. This means end users can carry our kit under their armor or on their belt in the small of the back (Using the First Spear Low Vis Pouch). The Zippered Training Kits have been overwhelmingly popular due to training concerns which means no more destroying a deployment kit in training. The Phokus Z-Fold Gauze is now replacing competitors gauze within DOD and it’s also Berry Compliant and has a secondary use as a Hemostatic Training Gauze (Same Dimensions). The Blood Type Stickers, Rip Cord Extenders, and the other products we showed you after Warrior West are just the beginning for Phokus. They were born out of necessity; their requirement for flat Trauma Supplies.
Also, Naval Special Warfare has added the Hoplite to the new Visual Augmentation System Kit. Hoplites are issued with every new PVS-31 in use by NSW commands.
Phokus Research Group will be present at Warrior Expo East, booth #1009. If you have the opportunity, give them a visit and check out their products.
Nikon Releases New PROSTAFF 7S Binocular Series
Wednesday, June 25th, 2014
Nikon has just released their new line of PROSTAFF 7S binoculars. The PROSTAFF 7S series utilizes fully multilayer-coated lenses and phase-correction coated prisms for improved image quality, resolution, and clarity. The binocular body is protected with a durable rubber, and is nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed for waterproof/fogproof performance.
Available in 8×42, 10×42, 8×30 and 10×30 magnifications.
Spuhr Long Range Sight Mount
Wednesday, June 18th, 2014This is a prototype sight mount from Spuhr AB designed to accommodate Aimpoints and other red dot sights for the purpose of long range shooting. The mount is fully ambidextrous, with knobs on either side to adjust the range settings from 300m up to 1000m. It also features an integrated 3x mount for magnification devices or NVDs to insure it keeps the same angle as the forward optic. Stay tuned for more news on the long range mount as it becomes available.
Morovision – MV/PVS-14
Thursday, May 29th, 2014
The MV/PVS-14 is a new PVS-14 from L3 based on the AN/PVS-14 fielded by the US Military. This particular NVD can be mounted to a .308 firearm thanks to L3’s unfilmed, Mil-Spec (OMNI VIII) tube, which can withstand the recoil of a .308 round. The NV/PVS-14 has been shown to have an operational life of 20,000-30,000 hours. Lasts 40 hours on a single AA battery.
Additional Specifications
Resolution – 64 Ip/mm (Min)
Magnification – 1x
Field of View – 40º
Objective Lens – f/1.2
Diopter Adjustment – +4 to -6
SOFIC 2014 – BAE’s Trace IR Integrates Wilcox RAPTAR-S With SkeetIR
Thursday, May 22nd, 2014BAE Systems‘ Oasys has developed a new software package that allows the popular SkeetIR, weapon mounted IR sight to work with the Wilcox Industries‘ RAPTAR-S Laser Range Finder. The software introduces a “disturbed reticle” unto the screen of the SkeetIR that incorporates data from the RAPTAR-S.
While the setup currently utilizes a cable to interface, Wilcox and BAE are working on a Bluetooth solution.
SOFIC 2014 – Precision Targeting
Wednesday, May 21st, 2014Precision Targeting develops solid state weapon mounted targeting systems. I got a chance to check out a developmental model of their new RIANOV Eagle at SHOT Show.
The RIANOV Eagle is a weapon mounted (1913 compatible) ballistic computer. It offers a fully compensated ballistic solution monitoring environmental conditions and weapon system orientation (slope and cant) to provide a firing solution.
The military version is interoperable with the STORM, Rulr and RAPTOR. Additionally, it offers Field of View truing meaning rather than playing with the computer to tweak muzzle velocity, the shooter can enter raw mil adjustments based on what he saw. The RIANOV Eagle holds up to 16 weapon systems and up to 60 dope solutions per weapon system.
