One of the tactical products for Infantry Troops made by United Defense Manufacturing Corp. (UDMC)-Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), Inc. being used by Philippine security forces are their AN/PVS-14 NVG (Monocular).
The AN/PVS-14 is one of the most versatile night vision systems available today. It can be used as a hand-held pocket scope, a helmet mounted monocular, or a weapon sight when mounted in tandem with an infrared laser aimer or other night vision compatible primary optic.
Additional features include a low battery indicator located in the eyepiece and an active projected infrared LED that provides short range illumination for activities such as map reading.
Its specifications are as follows:
Length/Width/Height: 11.4 cm L x 5.7 cm W (4.5 in L x 2 in W )
Weight: 339g with Battery
Magnification: 1X Minimum
Focus Distance: 25cm (9.8 in)
Field of View: 40°
Objective Lens: 27 mm (1.1 in)
Eye Relief: 25 mm (0.6 in)
Diopter Adjustment: +2 to -6
Resolution: 64 Ip/mm (Min)
Signal/Noise: 21.9 : 1 (Min)
FOM: 1401 (Min) - 1600 (Max)
Power Source: 1 AA battery
Operating Time: >15 Hours
Mount: Head/Helmet Mount Adapter and Weapon-Mount Adapter for Picatinny Rail (MIL-STD-1913/STANAG 2324)
