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AN/PVS-4 Night Vision Weaponsight
Gen 2 and Gen 3 models, plus we have the TVS-5 in Gen 2 or Gen 3
Call around and then call (702) 324-6463 or email sales@nitevis.com with your best price
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Dealers/Resellers Welcome
CAGE Code:
36BD2
One of the most popular systems ever, and for
good reason. Current U.S. military issue, the versatile
2nd Generation starlight
AN/PVS-4 is a workhorse! As an upgrade, we can
configure the PVS-4 with a 25mm Gen 3 Image Tube which features
ABC (Automatic Brightness Control) and BSP (Bright Source
Protection), not to mention higher resolution,
Signal-to-Noise, Gain and Photoresponse.
It's the choice of
agencies and teams requiring state-of-the-art, high
resolution vision capability at night. The
AN/PVS-4 mounts on
virtually any assault or sporting firearm, as well as to
both video and photographic cameras for unmatched
cost-effectiveness. You can use our Photo Adapter to
connect it to a 35mm SLR's step-up ring, so there is no need for a
costly relay lens assembly for 35mm photography.
You can use the AN/PVS-4
with an optional relay lens unit on any C-mount video
camera, using the optional Bi-Ocular eyepiece for extended
visual surveillance. Take the same "modular" system with a
Weapon Mount adapter, choose reticle cell patterns for
either .308 cal., .223 cal., or just plain cross hairs and
mount it on the weapon of your choice for tactical
needs.
The AN/PVS-4's are
designed to recover rapidly enough from muzzle flash to
allow the user to see the round hit the target. Automatic
Gain Control for the Gen 3 models maintain uniform image illumination during
changing light levels. The projection-type reticle is
internally adjustable for Windage, Elevation, and Reticle
Brightness.
Our premium system, the AN/PVS-4
is also
available with an optional long-range 155mm Catadioptric
Objective Lens called the TVS-5, and is designed to meet your medium to long range
Night Vision needs. Upgraded
Gen 3 versions are available to increase the resolution
and clarity even further for a relatively low price when
compared to other dedicated
Night Vision scopes.
With a wide field of view, the
AN/PVS-4 can detect
traces of light
normally unseen by the naked eye and electronically reproduces
the near infrared image onto the eyepiece, with an
adjustable illuminated reticle to take accurate aim. This
rugged, and portable battery-powered
Night Vision Device can be tripod mounted for
surveillance and scanning -- and most importantly,
competitively priced.
Order yours today!
* Multi-Purpose "Modular" Medium-Range Starlight System
* 2nd or 3rd Gen. 25mm MCP Image Intensifier Tube options
* Shock and Water Resistant
* 35mm SLR's or Camcorder Adjustable Projection-type
* Illuminated Reticle Internal 1/4 mil.
* Micro-click Windage/Elevation Adjustment
* Mounts to most Military, Paramilitary & Sporting weapons
* Rapid-recovery Automatic Brightness Control
* 115mm Catadioptric Objective lens--(155 Available w/TVS-5 Version)
* Mil. Spec. AN/PVS-4 system "Active Mode"--Detects Infrared Light
* Wide 14˚FOV (Field of View) , 3.8˚Magnification
* 1/4-20 Threaded Tripod socket
* Built in -Bi-Ocular Eyepiece Available
* Rugged, Lightweight Night Vision System
* 1 YEAR WARRANTY
The
AN/PVS-4
amplifies reflected light such as moonlight, starlight,
and sky glow so that the viewed scene becomes clearly
visible to the operator. The sight does not emit visible
or infrared light (except from the eyepiece) that can be
detected by the enemy. When mounted on individual weapons,
the
AN/PVS-4
will provide the capability for delivery of accurately
aimed fire during hours of darkness. The system is easily
installed and removed from the weapon using suitably
designed brackets which require no modification to the
weapon. A protective objective daylight cover provides the
capability for daylight bore-sighting of the weapon.
The AN/PVS-4 is primarily designed for use with the M14
and M16 Rifles, M60 Machine Gun, M249 Squad Automatic
Weapon, M72A1 Rocket Launcher and M203 Grenade Launcher.
Operation
of the device is through two controls located on the left side of the tube
housing. The lower control is an on/off switch for
the image intensifier tube and secondarily controls the gain of the tube,
allowing the operator to control the brightness of the image.
The upper control is an on/off switch for
the illuminated reticle and secondarily allows the brightness of the reticle to
be adjusted.
Elevation and Windage adjustment is made
through turrets located on the objective lens. Each click equals 1/4 MOA (Minute
of Angle).
The
AN/PVS4 is equipped with a Day Light Lens Cover that allows day time sighting in
of the units or for daytime operation of the sight. It may be necessary to use
this adapter under extremely bright nighttime conditions. The adapter consists
of three hole sizes spaced evenly around the periphery, which passes by 3 larger
aperture holes and 3 dark glass lenses to allow for 6 different levels of light
reduction into the scope.
As a result, the AN/PVS-4 can be used in lighting conditions ranging from midday-sun in the desert, through to very-bright-moonlight and high levels of urban lighting. Under moonlight or lower conditions, the AN/PVS-4 can be used without the adaptor and the ABC (Automatic Brightness Controls) will reduce the gain, although the image may be too bright for the reticle to show correctly.
When
the Daylight Lens Cover is used, the image of the AN/PVS-4 is reduced and
appears somewhat Triangular. This is not a defect.
The AN/PVS-4 Individual Weapon Night Sight is a portable, battery operated,
electro-optical instrument used for observation and aimed fire of weapons at
night. Fielding is two per infantry squad. Original Gov't acquisition cost =
$4,815.00
To
increase your aiming accuracy even further, the
easiest, but typically the most expensive way is to use
LASER's mounted to the top or
side of your weapon and sighted in. KERIF Night Vision is proud to
offer several variations of LASER Aiming Systems that are guaranteed
to work for your setup. Please call for more details on what Laser
systems may be available to you since some are Restricted to Federal
Agencies only and require End User Agreements.
IDEAL FOR
* Precision night time and low light weapon sighting
* Street Gang Observation
* Counterterrorism
* Drug Enforcement Covert work
* Patrol and Security
* Search and Rescue Operations
* Night Pursuit
* Varmint & Predator Hunting / Feral Hog Control
Infrared Light-Source Detection
You can trust KERIF Night Vision to get you the most for your money and to be there should something go wrong. We don't just sell you a product, then wish you well; we take the time to talk with you personally on the phone, before, during, and after the sale to make sure you are 100% satisfied, not 99.99%! Yes, we answer our phones and respond to emails almost immediately. Don't hesitate to draw on our real world Military, Federal SWAT, and Law Enforcement experience, coupled with Technical Engineering, Infrared Lighting and Night Vision backgrounds to figure out the best solution to your problem. If we don't have what you need, we will do our best to find you a company that does.
| System Technical Specifications | ||
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Tube Type:
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● | 25mm Gen 2 or Gen 3 |
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Resolution:
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● | 32 - 36 lp/mm Gen 2 / 45 - 64 lp/mm Gen 3 |
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Objective Lens
in mm:
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● | 95mm PVS-4 / 155mm TVS-5 |
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Focus Parameters:
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● | 16 yards (15m) to ∞ (infinity) PVS-4 / 27 yards (25m) to ∞ TVS-5 |
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FOV
PVS-4/NL-84:
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● | 14.5º Circular |
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FOV
TVS-5/NL-87:
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● | 9º Circular |
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Magnification
PVS-4:
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● | 3.6X |
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Magnification
TVS-5:
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● | 5.8X |
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Illuminated Reticle:
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● | Range-finding 5.56mm/7.62mm Combo |
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Reticle Adjustment:
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● | ±2.5 (in 1/4 mil increments) |
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Weight
PVS-4/NL-84:
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● | 3.79 lbs (1.72kg) |
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Weight
TVS-5/NL-87:
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● | 8.09 lbs (3.67kg) |
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Size: inches/mm PVS-4:
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● | 9.53"(L) x 4.49"(W) x 4.61"(H) / 242mm(H) x 114mm(W) x 117mm(H) |
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Size: inches/mm TVS-5:
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● | 12"(L) x 6"(W) x 6.5"(H) / 305mm(L) x 152mm(W) x 165mm(H) |
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Diopter Focus:
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● | +3 to -6 Diopter's |
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Battery Source:
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● | (2) AA , BA-1567/U, BA-5567/U, BA-3058/U |
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Battery Life:
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● | 20 - 30 hours typical |
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Voltage:
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● | (2) x 1.5VDC |
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Shelf Life:
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● | 9 Months |
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Operating Temp:
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● | -65˚F to 125˚F (-54˚C to 52˚C) |
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Detection Range PVS-4:
Starlight: Moonlight: |
● | 437
yards (400 meters) 656 yards (600 meters) |
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Detection Range TVS-5:
Starlight: Moonlight: |
● | 875
yards (800 meters) 1,312 yards (1,200 meters) |
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Brightness Control:
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● | Manual |
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Illumination Required:
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● | Overcast starlight to moonlight |
One of the capabilities that is unique to the AN/PVS-4 is that it has field-changeable reticles.
By replacing the reticle, the AN/PVS-4 is able to provide service to a wider variety of weapons than any other Weaponsight
The
crosshair is the most basic reticle for the AN/PVS-4 and is available as either:
*A Simple Crosshair
*A Mildot Crosshair
*An Aimpoint Crosshair
M16/M203/M79The M16 reticle features a
range-estimator and a three-point cross-hair that provides an aiming point for
close range, 200m and 400m.
The same reticle is also used for the M203 and the M79.
M60/M14/M249The M60 reticle is similar to the M16
reticle but contains points instead of crosshairs for 200m, 400m and 600m.
This reticle is used for the M14 and M249 also.
M72A1The M72A1 reticle contains a rangefinder with marks for 100, 200, and 300 meters.
M67The M67 reticle is similar to the M72A1 reticle, but contains range marks for 200, 400, 600, and 800 meters.
F4960
StingerThe Stinger reticle is very different in
that it's a rear-mounted illuminated reticle, which is built into the tube and
positioned on top of the screen, so both the screen and reticle are in focus.
It also allows red-on-green illumination which makes the reticle stand out. The
top circle is the Range-Finding circle and the lower three locations are for
sighting.
The AN/PVS-4 is one of the most widely manufactured night vision sights in the world, with many countries making their own version either under license to the US or as a variant.
TRANSPORTATION CHARACTERISTICS / LIMITATIONS: None.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
Initial engineering development of the AN/PVS-4 was undertaken by Optic Electronic Corporation of Dallas, Texas, in 1975 as a replacement for the Vietnam War era AN/PVS-2 Starlight Scope.
In 1976, the first production contract was awarded for 47,074 units, and first deployed in 1978.
16,927 more units were produced between 1985 and 1989 and 24,046 more units produced between 1990 and 1992.
By 2002, more than 150,000 units had been produced within the United States alone.
Although production has ceased, as recently as 2008 the US Military was still obtaining parts to both repair AN/PVS-4s and convert AN/PVS-4s to AN/TVS-5As. It is still presently also upgrading AN/PVS-4s to AN/PVS4As also.
During the Gulf War, the AN/PVS-4 was widely deployed on a variety of weapons. The Gulf War represented the first war in which ground combat operations continued both day and night through the use of Night Vision Devices.
Although more modern equipment was available during the Iraq War, the AN/PVS-4 was still in active use.
4QFY92 Transition management from PEO IEW, PM NVEO to CECOM, SMD.
Aug 95 Transitioned management from CECOM SMD to CECOM DMM Level III.
REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT:
TYPE CLASSIFICATION: Standard approved FY77.
A. DESCRIPTION: THE AN/PVS-4, NIGHT VISION SIGHT, INDIVIDUAL SERVED WEAPON IS A SECOND GENERATION STARLIGHT SYSTEM.
THIS ITEM IS APPROPRIATE FOR INCLUSION IN AR 310-34. ITS CHARACTERISTICS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
(1) WEIGHT: 8.5 LBS.
(2) RANGE: 600M-MOONLIGHT, 400M-STARLIGHT.
(3) MAGNIFICATION: 3.8X.
(4) FIELD OF VIEW: 15 DEGREES CIRCULAR.
B. CAPABILITIES: THE AN/PVS-4 CAN BE EITHER MOUNTED OR HAND HELD. IT IS BOTH SMALLER AND LIGHTER THAN THE FIRST GENERATION
SYSTEM; BUT THE BIGGEST ADVANTAGE IS THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE A TENDENCY TO "WHITE-OUT" WHEN A BRIGHT LIGHT, SUCH AS A MUZZLE
FLASH, FLARE, OR FIRE IS PRESENT ON THE BATTLEFIELD, AS DID THE FIRST GENERATION SYSTEM.
C. EMPLOYMENT: THE AN/PVS-4 IS EMPLOYED PRIMARILY TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR ACCURATELY AIMED INDIVIDUAL WEAPONS FIRE AT
NIGHT. ITS SECONDARY MISSION IS FOR USE IN FORWARD AREAS AS A HAND-HELD, NIGHT OBSERVATION DEVICE TO DETECT, IDENTIFY, AND
OBSERVE FRIENDLY OR ENEMY OPERATIONS. WITH SUITABLE BRACKETS, IT WILL BE MOUNTED ON THE M14, M16, M60, M67, M72A1, AND M79
INDIVIDUAL WEAPONS.
D. BASIS OF ISSUE:
(1) ONE PER COMBAT ENGINEER SQUAD.
(2) ONE PER ENGINEER RECON TEAM IN THE DIVISION ENGINEER BATTALION.
(3) ONE PER 7.62MM MACHINEGUN IN INFANTRY UNITS.
(4) ONE PER M60 MACHINEGUN MOUNTED ON A MILITARY POLICE WEAPONS PLATFORM.
(5) ONE PER TWO 7.62MM MACHINEGUNS IN ALL OTHER UNITS EXCEPT RANGER PLATOONS AUTHORIZED THE AN/TVS-5.
(6) ONE PER 5.56MM MACHINEGUN (SAW) AND M60 MACHINEGUN FORWARD OF THE DIVISION REAR BOUNDARY AND IN SELECTED HIGH-
PRIORITY ORGANIZATIONS (I.E. PERSHING, NUCLEAR SECURITY, ETC.)BEHIND THE CORPS AREA.
(7) ONE PER TWO M60 MACHINEGUNS AND 5.56MM MACHINEGUNS LOCATED IN THE CORPS REAR AREA.
(8) ONE PER RIFLEMAN NOT EQUIPPED WITH NIGHT-VISION GOGGLES IN INFANTRY SQUADS.
E. POWER REQUIREMENTS: TWO 2.7V DC DISPOSABLE BATTERIES (BA-1567/UV).
F. TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS: CARRIED BY INDIVIDUAL WEAPONS OPERATOR.
G. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE IMPACTS:
(1) OPERATOR:
(A) CREW SIZE/MOS: AS DESIGNATED BY THE UNIT COMMANDER.
(B) TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (MOS/GENERAL): FAMILIARIZATION.
(2) MAINTAINERS:
(A) UNIT LEVEL MAINTENANCE: OPERATOR.
(B) IDS/IGS-LEVEL MAINTENANCE: MOS 35E
H. SPECIAL NOTES: THE AN/PVS-4 COMES WITH MOUNTING BRACKETS
AND RETICLES FOR M16 AND M60 WEAPONS. RETICLES AND MOUNTS FOR
USE WITH OTHER WEAPONS MUST BE SEPARATELY REQUISITIONED. A
CARRYING BAG AND BATTERY ADAPTER FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE OPERATIONS
CAN ALSO BE REQUISITIONED. THIS ITEM IS APPROPRIATE FOR INCLUSION
IN AR 71-13.
The AN/PVS-4 uses a 25mm screw-type variable-gain Image Intensifier tube. Power is supplied by a single 2.7 volt mercury battery, type:BA-1567/U, BA-5567/U or BA-3058/U although two can be connected. The AN/PVS-4A uses two common AA batteries in a housing designed to fit the AN/PVS-4. AN/PVS-4s still in use today are typically upgraded to AA batteries even if they have not been upgraded to a third generation tube.
Much of the success and longevity of the AN/PVS-4 was due to the MX-9644 Image Intensifier tube. To make the tube more usable with simple optics, a second-generation MCP (Micro-Channel Plate) based image intensifier was adapted to an electrostatic inverter, similar to a first-generation image intensifier.
The result was that the tube produced an inverted image, simplifying the optical requirements of any night vision device that used it.
Although not a hybrid tube (Gen1 and Gen2 in the same tube housing ) it nonetheless produced a gain of around 20,000 making it suitable for use under starlight only conditions and even overcast starlight conditions in remote locations.
The MX-9644 was later replaced by the MX-11620 Third-generation tube, which is a direct replacement for devices that were designed to use the MX-9644.
The MX-9644 tube continued in the form of the MX9644/UV which was a 2nd generation tube although evidence exists that a further hybrid tube (Gen 3 tube attached by FO to a Gen1 tube) was developed under this specification to provide far more gain, improved S/N and lower EBI. Hybrid tubes are capable of gains well in excess of 100,000 times.
The ITT F4849 and ITT F4960 ( MX-11619 and MX-11620 ) were also developed which use a 25mm Gen3 tube. As these tubes were proximity focused, it was necessary to add a Fiber-Optic inverter to the tube to extend the optical length of the device and the Gen 3 photocathode was also mounted, in some cases, on a Fiber Optic plate rather than the usual Gen 3 glass plate to match the focal point of the AN/PVS-4 optics. These tubes provided significant performance increase in gain but very little in the way of resolution.
Two other tube developments that occurred but were not widely manufactured included optical relays to invert the image both in front and behind a Gen 3 25mm tube. This allowed for a significant increases in both tube resolution and performance over the Fiber Optic based 3rd generation tubes and involved a lens assembly being housed in a container that matched the MX-9644 tube exactly.
Related development for driving based devices included Fiber Optic expanders that magnified the image and could be retrofitted to driving scopes that also used this tube
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