| AN/PVS-14 | |
|---|---|
 An AN/PVS-14 night vision scope. | |
| Type | Passive/Active |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Category | Head-mountable |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2000 – present |
| Used by | United States Armed Forces |
| Wars | Global War on Terrorism |
| Production history | |
| Designer | ITT Industries |
| Designed | 2000 |
| Manufacturer | ITT Industries |
| Number built | > 15,000 |
| Variants | AN/PVS-14D, NEPVS-14, PVS-14 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 392 grams |
| Dimensions (LxHxW) | 4.5 inches (l) x 2.14 inches (h) x 2 inches (w) |
| Resolution (lp/mm) | >64 lp/mm |
| Mode of Operation | Passive |
| II Tube | MX-11769 |
| Tube Form Factor | 18mm |
| Field Of Vision | 40 degrees |
| Range of Detection | 350m (Starlight) |
| Range of Recognition | 300m (Starlight) |
| System Zoom | 4× |
| Generation | 3 |
| Can use these tubes | ITT F9815 |
The AN/PVS-14 Monocular Night Vision Device (MNVD) is in widespread use by the United States Armed Forces as well as NATO allies around the world.[1] It uses a third generation image intensifier tube, and is manufactured by Litton Industries (Now L-3 Warrior Systems) as well as the ITT Corporation (Now ITT Exelis).[2] It is often used 'hands free' using a head harness or attached to a combat helmet such as the PASGT, Advanced Combat Helmet, or Marine Lightweight Helmet. It can also be used as a weapons night sight. In addition, it was part of the equipment fielded in the U.S. Army's Land Warrior program. The PVS-14 is used by the Law Enforcement community under the name "Night Enforcer NEPVS-14". Morovision Night Vision is the Law Enforcement distributor of the NEPVS-14 for ITT Exelis.[3]
The designation AN/PVS translates to Army/Navy Portable Visual Search, according to Joint Electronics Type Designation System guidelines.
- Resolution: 64 lp/mm (Typ)
- Film: Thin-Film
- Gate: Auto-Gated
- Brightness Gain: Adjustable from 25 to more than 3000 fL/fL
- Magnification: 1x
- Field of View: 40º
- Objective Lens: f/1.2
- Eyepiece Lens: EFL 26 mm
- Diopter Adjustment: +4 to -6
- Range of Focus: 25 cm to infinity
- Voltage Required: 1.5 Volts
- Battery Type: One (1) AA size
- Battery Life: Approx. 50 hrs at room temp
- Weight: 12.4 oz (351.53 grams)
- Dimensions: 4.5” (L) x 2” (W) x 2.25” (H)
- Operating Temperature: -51 °C to +49 °C
- Storage Temperature: -51 °C to +49 °C
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