In this video, TNVC shows you how to zero an IR laser.
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TNVC – How To Zero An IR Laser
Sunday, March 16th, 2014BAE Systems – Q-Warrior
Thursday, March 13th, 2014
Q-Warrior is BAE Systems’ latest iteration of their helmet-mounted display technology, designed like a pilot’s HUD but modified for ground forces, including Friend-or-Foe identification and the capability to coordinate small unit actions.
Q-Warrior significantly increases situational awareness capabilities for the ‘dismounted soldier’ – personnel operating out of their vehicles. The Q-Warrior utilizes a high transmission and high luminance see-through display which incorporates a high-resolution color, collimated display that allows waypoints, points of interest, target symbols, and even video to be overlaid on the real view through the device. Q-Warrior also features a large eye-motion box to allow for the operator to make relatively large movements with their helmet while maintaining view of their display.
www.baesystems.com/article/BAES_165373/worlds-first-head-up-display-for-soldier-in-field-testing
Warrior Expo – Lighter Than Air Systems
Wednesday, March 5th, 2014Imagine having your own aerostat. That’s exactly what LTAS offers. It can support not only EO/IR sensor pods but also communications relay.
Additionally, they offer a mast mounted ISR system as well as a unique tethered rotary wing unmanned aircraft system. Available in two models the Electric Tethered Aerial Platform and Liquid Tethered Aerial Platform are both tethered for fuel as well as data via the umbilical. That’s right, the launcher pumps either electricity or a combination of fuel and air to the UAS so it can stay aloft indefinitely. It can also stay aloft while the trailer mounted launcher is moving so it can be integrated into a convoy for overmatch and comms relay.
For more info visit www.ltascorp.com.
US Night Vision – Triad Green Laser/IR Laser/IR Illuminator
Wednesday, March 5th, 2014
US Night Vision’s Triad is a Mil Standard-810G and ESD compliant multi-beam weapon laser. The Triad houses a covert IR aiming laser, Focusable IR illuminator, and Green aiming laser. The lasers and illuminator are slaved to one another and controlled with a single set of low-profile windage and elevation dials. Additionally, alll three lighting sources can be operated individually or in various combinations. The Triad is activated via an included remote cable pressure pad or the built-in single tap button located on top of the housing body.
The low profile Triad is designed to withstand submersion as well as repeated heavy recoil. An integral Picatinny rail allows for additional accessories, and a quick detach throw lever mount, which can be user adjusted and locked to prevent accidental detachment, allows for rapid removal of the Triad.
The Triad is powered with 1 CR123 with a run time of 4 hours. Restricted to LE/Military.
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US Night Vision also offers a C1 Civilian Legal variant of the Triad. The Civilian and LE/Mil share many of the same features and controls, however the Civilian variant does feature these differences:
– Does not feature an IR illuminator
– Reduced power IR laser – capable of visibility out to 200 meters
– Reduced power Green laser – capable of visibility out to 400 meters
– Capable of run time of 6 hours on 1 CR123 battery
– 30% reduction in price when compared to LE/Mil variant
www.usnightvision.com/LasersIlluminators
TNVC – Matbock Tarsier Eclipse Review
Monday, March 3rd, 2014In this video, Eric of TNVC talks about Matbock’s Tarsier Eclipse and demos its features.
TNVC – Wilcox RAPTAR Laser
Friday, February 14th, 2014In this video, Chip discuss the Wilcox RAPTAR ES and RAPTAR ES Lite, and demos some of its features.
SHOT Show 2014 – TrackingPoint 500 Series AR
Monday, February 3rd, 2014
TrackingPoint is expanding into the semi-auto realm with the new TrackingPoint 500 Series ARs, announced for 2014. Built upon the Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 (an excellent rifle platform that I own), the TrackingPoint AR utilizes the same Tag Track Xact technology as the bolt-action rifle scopes, but in a smaller frame. This allows the shooter to make marked shots on targets while moving at speeds up to 10 mph out to 500 yards and utilize 2-12x magnification. Because of the integrated nature of the TrackingPoint system, it will only be available as a complete rifle w/ scope.
TP AR Networked TrackingScope Specs
Max Target Velocity – 10 mph
Magnification – 2-12x
Objective lens – 25mm
Laser Range Finder – 750 yards
WIFi – 802.11g
Display – 800×600 LCD
Image Sensor – 14.6 Mpixel CMOS
TTX Range – 500 yards
Operating Temperature Range – -20C to 50C
Barrel Reference System Laser – 650 nm
Microphone Sensitivity – Whisper
Battery Type – Li Ion
The rifles will be offered in 7.62, .300 BLK, and 5.56 calibers. They are currently taking pre-orders. Delivery starts October 2014.
OR – Brunton
Thursday, January 23rd, 2014The Hydrogen REACTOR from Brunton was actually launched at Summer OR. Over the past 6 months they’ve improved the storage capacity of the HYDROCORE cylinder. It now produces up to 30 AA batteries of potential energy. The hydrogen is stored in a solid state rather than gaseous making it more stable for transportation. Meaning, it is cleared to be airline safe. However, beware of uneducated TSA agents who may be wary of the technology.
The REACTOR is where all of the magic happens. As soon as a HYDROCORE is inserted into a REACTOR, it immediately begins to produce electricity. The power can be ported to a power bank or used to directly power electronic items.
The only by products are a low amount of heat and water. And by a low amount of heat, you can comfortably hold it in your hand.
Brunton was founded on making compasses. In fact, they still manufacture the Pocket Transit in Wyoming. There is a variant of the Pocket Transit some of you cannon dockers may be familiar with; the M2 artillery compass that features mils.
The new World’s Best Compass takes design cues from the venerable Pocket Transit but streamlines the features for more casual use. While the Pocket Transit has a machined aluminum chassis, the WBC uses a lighter polycarbonate body. And, the WBC does not feature the inclinometer of the professional grade Pocket Transit.
For their other orienteering models, they’ve incorporated a new global needle that is balanced for use in both Northern and Southern Hemispheres. If you use the wrong needle in the wrong hemisphere you may encounter severe needle drag. Additionally, the three higher end compasses feature rare earth magnets which offers stronger attraction to magnetic north in addition to resistance to de magnification as well as jewel bearing for smoother needle movement.
