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TNVC Re-Introduces The Famed PVS-4 NV Scope

Saturday, March 29th, 2014

This is an announcement from TNVC regarding the availability of their version of the PVS-4 Night Vision scope.

In our continuing effort to bring economical HIGH quality AND US built NV to the market…

The legendary PVS-4 Night Vision Weapon Sight is one of the most prolific night vision scopes ever made. Originally designed by Optic Electronic Corporation of Dallas in 1975, it was adopted by the U.S. Military in 1978 and served through 2008. That is an incredibly long time for a night vision device! The reason is that it is hard to beat, even by today’s standards. The PVS-4 utilizes a catadipotic lens system that gathers a tremendous amount of light. This provides incredibly clean and clear images, even in a Gen2 configuration.

The TNV/PVS-4 is our version of this classic weapon sight. We start off with a completely refurbished and refinished original PVS-4 housing/optical system. There are no more PVS-4?s being built, so anything available today is going to be “used.” However, these units are meticulously refurbished and upgraded. Parts are replaced and the entire system is just like new. The original systems were manufactured by Varo (Litton). We use new/unissued L3 MX-9644/UV Gen3 image intensifier tubes for the best possible resolution in their class. The reticle is fully adjustable for windage and elevation and features the standard M-16 pattern. This reticle features a range-estimator and a three-point cross hair that provides an aiming point for close range, 200m, and 400m.

The mounting interface on the TNV/PVS-4 has been upgraded from the original design. M1913 Picatinny Rail was not around in 1975, so the original PVS-4 was attached to weapons using proprietary brackets and mounts. Today’s modular weapon platforms feature much easier attachment methods. The TNV/PVS-4 has an excellent LaRue Tactical OEM LT100 quick detach mount. This incredibly solid mount allows users to add or remove the scope from standard M1913 rail without losing their zero.

Our TNV/PVS-4 also features an upgraded power supply. It runs off the ubiquitous CR123A 3-Volt Battery. This helps with commonality of batteries in the field since the majority of electronic devices use this power supply. It will also run off the old military button battery.

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NCTech, Ltd – iStar 360 Rapid Imaging Camera

Monday, March 17th, 2014

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The iStar 360 Rapid Imaging Camera is a man portable device capable of capturing 360 degree spherical images and video. The body of the iStar is made from hard anodized aluminum with an IP64 protection rating. The iStar features integrated compass and tilt sensors, with potential for GPS integration. Four pre-calibrated 10 megapixel sensors allow for an effective 50 megapixel output, and the device requires only 4-6 seconds to capture full 360 degree image, with automatic HDR and ISO. The iStar utilizes a rechargeable lithium ion battery with approx. 6-8 hours of operational life.

The iStar has the potential for military use in rapid reconnaissance, tactical response planning, pre-visuialization, and threat assessment, and has already seen use with specialist units in the British military.

www.nctechimaging.com

Thanks to FireBase-Alpha for the tip.

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TNVC – How To Zero An IR Laser

Sunday, March 16th, 2014

In this video, TNVC shows you how to zero an IR laser.

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BAE Systems – Q-Warrior

Thursday, March 13th, 2014

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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

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Warrior Expo – Lighter Than Air Systems

Wednesday, March 5th, 2014

Imagine 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.

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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