AN/PVS-7D F5001 Night Vision Goggles Exelis technical data sheet specifications pictures video United States defence industry 10706154

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AN/PVS-7D (F5001) Exelis Night Vision Goggle

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Description

The AN/PVS-7D (F5001) is a night vision designed and manufactured by the U.S. based Company Exelis. The F5001 night vision goggles enable military ground forces to conduct critical missions during the darkest nights of the year. The AN/PVS-7D night vision goggle is the current military issue night vision goggle for the US armed forces. It is also the preferred choice of many foreign (NATO) forces. Built to withstand the rigors of battlefield use, the PVS-7D was designed to withstand water immersion and be hands free.

Technical Data

Design

Originally built around a generation two image tube, the introduction of the generation three image tube increased the system performance by more than 50 percent and the tube lifespan by more than 300 percent. The 680-gramme AN/PVS-7D (F5001) can be hand-held, helmetmounted, or head-strap mounted for hands-free operation. Key features include: a quick-release lever to permit one-handed attachment/detachment from helmet or head harness; an automatic highlight cutoff to protect the image intensiPer; an "IR-on" indicator; and a low-voltage indicator.

Power source

The PVS-7D runs on two AA batteries and power the unit for more than 40 hours. For optimum performance, maximum durability, and the best possible supportability, the AN/PVS-7D is the best choice for law enforcement, home security, outdoorsmen, boaters, campers, wildlife studies, or predator control.

Technology

Features include an infrared LED (for use in complete darkness and assist in reading maps), an LED warning light (which is built into the unit to remind the user that the infrared LED can be seen by others who are using night vision devices), a low battery warning light (built into the unit), and there a high light cutoff (which will turn the unit off if it is left on during daylight conditions).

Main features

-Offers optimum resolution, high gain, and photo response to near infrared
- May be mounted on head strap-mounted for hands-free operation
- Lightweight -680 grams
- Uses universally available “AA” batteries

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