Panoramic night vision goggles GPNVG-18 from the company L-3

L-3 Warrior Systems, a division of L-3 for night vision devices, has developed and put into service one of the most significant innovations in night vision technology - panoramic night vision goggles GPNVG-18 (Ground Panoramic Night Vision Goggle). The purpose of creating GPNVG-18 is to provide the operator with a large amount of information, which allows him to move faster in the so-called OODA cycle (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act - watch, orient, decide, act). The most impressive feature of GPNVG-18 is the presence of four separate image intensifiers or electro-optical converters (hereinafter referred to as tubes) with four separate lenses grouped into a panoramic orientation. The two central lenses are directed forward, as in the traditional glasses with two tubes, they give the operator a greater depth of perception, while two more tubes are directed slightly outward from the center, they improve peripheral vision. Two tubes on the left and two tubes on the right are connected to the eyepieces. The operator sees in two central tubes an image that overlaps a little with the image from two external tubes and this allows to get an unprecedented field of view 97 °. This is an absolute breakthrough in technology for special operations forces. Each pair of tubes on the right and left is combined into one assembly unit and is suspended on a jumper like ANVIS glasses (pilot night vision system), which allows the operator to adjust the distance between the pupils. These pairs of tubes can be easily removed and operated with as independent hand-held optical devices. The jumper itself differs by longitudinal adjustment on the basis of the ratchet mechanism and can have two different factory configurations for two different helmet mountings: ball retainer (ANVIS) or dovetail (BNVS).

GPNVG-18 is powered from a separate battery pack connected to the device via a standard ANVIS cable. Four three-volt CR123A batteries are installed in the battery pack, the battery life of which is about thirty hours. GPNVG-18 can receive energy for a short time when installed in a Wilcox Panoramic Mount panoramic holder, designed for use by special military units. A separate battery pack also performs an auxiliary function, working as a counterweight, which is very important given the weight of the glasses about 765 grams.

Adjustment and adjustment of the system is very important in order to obtain the best image for the operator. One of the main focus adjustments in night vision goggles is diopter. Adjustment of optical power or diopter correction is traditionally carried out by turning the diopter ring. This allows you to focus points depending on the individual vision of the operator.

The GPNVG-18 uses Gen3 18 mm MX-10160 commercial image brightness amplifiers, the same used in ANVIS glasses. These tubes are easy to maintain, since they use the interchangeable tube design without soldered joints, proposed by L3. This is a very useful feature, since the modular tubes from L3 can be quickly replaced with ordinary tools. The GPNVG-18 device has a fully modular chassis with a jumper (bridge) that is easy to maintain.

Wearing a GPNVG-18 glasses is a very unique experience. For one who is used to the narrow field of view of standard glasses, with the 97 ° field of view, the night now looks completely different. There is no loss of visual acuity in the external channels, so the image is always very clear. After you wear these glasses for about five minutes, your brain does not even see the barely visible dark semicircle where the images overlap.

The GPNVG-18 night vision goggles allow the operator to do more, as his field of view is now the same as in the daytime. The GPNVG-18 represents an extraordinary development in night vision technology, giving the modern soldier more combat capabilities and greater efficiency.

The export of night-vision equipment and related accessories (including user manuals) is strictly regulated by the US Department of Defense in accordance with the International Trade Rules weapons ITAR. Any export of similar products from the United States is punishable by imprisonment and fines. In addition, non-US citizens are not allowed to look into the Gen3 generation night-vision devices, even in the United States. Persons who provide such an opportunity are punished according to the law (up to imprisonment).

Features
Manufacturer: L-3 Warrior Systems
Dimensions (inches): 5,625 (length) x 8,50 (width) x 3,75 (height)
Weight: 765 gram
Coating: anti-corrosion
Power supply: Four 3 Volt CR123A batteries (external unit)
Battery life: approximately 30 hours
Immersion: one meter for two hours

Optics:
Generation: Gen3 US L-3
Tube Type: Four 18 mm MX-10160
Resolution: 64 line pairs / mm, minimum
Autogate
Increase: 1x
Field of view: 97 °
Diopter: Snap-on lenses from + 0,5 to -2.5
Focus: from 18 to infinity
Set: glasses GPNVG, battery pack, connecting cable, dioptric lenses, durable storage case, shipping container, batteries, lens cleaning kit

On the materials of the sites:
www.navoine.info
www.tnvc.com

Comments

[bmv04636]

need in a circle

[Canep]

This character doesn’t need a gun.

If his enemy meets in descendants, then this will be enough of a frame.

[Prapor-527]

Ironically in vain. An amusing little thing. The field of view for optics is never excessive.

[siberalt]

For a panorama you need not only increased sensitivity, but also resolution. There are no limits. Conclusion. How expensive it was to kill an enemy. For whom, in whose interests? Salvage rules the world.

[avt]

Quote: bmv04636

need in a circle

And clone a couple more eyes from a fighter, or like a spider .An general, an interesting solution.

[31rus]

I watched a program about Cousteau and his travels, so they experienced such glasses, I mean the very idea in early 2000, plus there are also underwater

[Prikaz4ikov1992]

Nda we only dream of this. The worst part is that we have gone a dead end. We create tools day / night for weapons. Instead of TPV. At the same time, wearable scores were actually scored on wearable ones.

[chunga-changa]

Powerfully invented. But the most interesting thing is the increase in characteristics and the simultaneous simplification of the design of the tubes themselves. Such things always then "shoot" at some devices or methods of use that give an obvious advantage, and talk about "we are 30 years behind."

[avt]

Quote: chunga-changa

... Such things always then "shoot" at some devices or methods of use that give an obvious advantage, and talk about "we are 30 years behind."

Was it not for the purchase of these devices of our "businessman" that they took us in their pendostane and threw us into prison ??

[Mountain shooter]

Nothing we lagged behind. My "neighbors" are riveting something similar. Three shifts. And another team of thermal imagers "rivets". These generally see "through the wall". And the components are all Russian.

[Professor]

Quote: Mountain Shooter

Nothing we lagged behind. My "neighbors" are riveting something similar. Three shifts. And another team of thermal imagers "rivets". These generally see "through the wall". And the components are all Russian.

Class. "Thermovisors" (probably all the same thermal imagers) already see through the wall as radars. Are the matrices French, as usual, or already "import-substituted" Chinese?

[bmv04636]

Yes, nothing, we are not far behind

[Lopatov]

Follow the path of least resistance. These are all temporary options, augmented reality glasses that receive data from multispectral sensors are promising.

[Vadim237]

A thermal imager with a laser rangefinder is much better than these glasses.

[Lopatov]

A thermal imager with a laser rangefinder is not always convenient. For example, it is difficult to adapt for driving.

[Vadim237]

A temporary problem, in the future they will combine, and driving cars at night and headlights is enough and in a combat operation the movement by car is not very good - one hell is noticed, and the thermal imager in combat conditions gives a clearer picture of the enemy than night vision goggles.

[Sergei N 58912062]

Quote: Vadim237

A temporary problem, in the future they will combine, and driving cars at night and headlights is enough and in a combat operation the movement by car is not very good - one hell is noticed, and the thermal imager in combat conditions gives a clearer picture of the enemy than night vision goggles.

Already combined, panoramic night vision goggles + thermal imager.

[Dan4eG]

Thermal imagers are too bulky and complicated today.

[Sergei N 58912062]

Quote: Dan4eG

Thermal imagers are too bulky and complicated today.

What are you saying!

AN / PSQ-20

ENVG-B

[Nasty]

but you can and so

[Lopatov]

Is it eye protection from EM pulse?

[Vadim237]

This is an eye protection against flying tea leaves.

[corporal]

US non-US nationals are not allowed to look at Gen3 generation night vision devices, even in the United States. Persons providing such an opportunity shall be punished by law (up to imprisonment).

Nichrome yourself, as they have strictly.

Quote: avt

Was it not for the purchase of these devices of our "businessman" that they took us

In this situation, it may very well be.

[bmv04636]

did not visit the bats to tame

[bmv04636]

It seems to me that fatigue can spoil all effectiveness, as a result of which loss of concentration.

[voyaka uh]

In the beginning, yes. I once drove a jeep without headlights in night vision goggles
(primitive - 25 years ago it was).
Very tired eyes. But they say that they get used to it - like
pilots get used to their helmets and gamers to their
gadgets.

[bmv04636]

Yes, they didn’t quite understand me; straining the side screens will not be an operator, or you can get used to it.

[ABV]

... GPNVG-18 night vision goggles allow the operator to do more, since his field of view is now the same as in the daytime. GPNVG-18 is an unusual development of night vision technology, they give the modern soldier more combat capabilities and increase his mortality ...

An increase in mortality is how? Operators in glasses die more often than without glasses? ..... lethality is not from the word "fly" ...

Mortality (mortality) - an indicator calculated by the ratio of the number of deaths from a given disease to the number of patients with this disease and expressed in% !!

[Tornavus]

This is in the sense of "more deadly". Or effective if you like.

[Prager]

funny little thing. Soon we must wait for the appearance of the Chinese clone.

[Peter Tsar]

Definitely fit, but just imagine the price per set

[Sergei N 58912062]

Progress does not stand still. Model "F-Pano", combined night vision goggles. Combine the capabilities of GPNGV-18 and AN/PSQ-36 night vision goggles. Combine thermal imaging capability with night vision with a large 97° field of view.