AMG’s PVS-14 3AL2 Gen 3 was originally designed at the request of the U.S. Military as a compact, lightweight, night-vision device for nighttime operations. This high-performance night-vision device is built to the stringent 810G Military standards, which ensures the PVS-14 can withstand vibration, shock, and adverse environmental conditions. It can be used as a handheld monocular, but ships with a head-mount assembly as well as a helmet/head mount adapter – these enable hands-free operation, and allows the PVS-14 to be used in conjunction with daytime optical systems or a firearm’s iron sights. The heart of the PVS-14 is a Gen 3 IIT 3AL2. This image intensifier tube is one of the best quality offered by AGM, featuring a practically zero spots in zone 1, and offers significantly greater brightness and resolution when compared to the Gen 2 versions. The Gen 3 image intensifier tube also features an auto-gating function which automatically adapts the image to changing lighting conditions for even more clarity. Other features of the PVS-14 include an bight-light automatic shutoff function, which ensures the high-quality photocathode tube of the Gen 3 IIT 3AL2 is protected. The PVS-14 also includes an integrated IR illuminator, allowing the device to be used on moonless/starless nights, or in environments of extreme darkness. In addition, the PVS-14 offers easy to use controls, and is powered by a commonly available AA battery with up to 50 hours per battery.
Features of the PVS-14 3AL2 Gen 3 Night Vision Monocular:
- Gen 3 Image Intensifier Tube – Significantly greater image quality than the Gen 2
- Compact design
- Built to 810G Military standards
- Waterproof
- Head or helmet-mountable for hands-free usage (mounts and adapters included)
- Manual gain control
- Ergonomic, simple, easy-to-operate controls
- Built-in Infrared illuminator and flood lens