| AN/PVS-14 | |
|---|---|
"The AN/PVS-14 night vision scope." |
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| Type | Passive/Active |
| Place of origin | United States of America |
| Category | Head Mountable |
Service history |
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| In service | 2000–Present |
| Used by | United States of America |
| Wars | War on Terrorism |
| Production history | |
| Designer | ITT Industries |
| Designed | < 2000 |
| Manufacturer | ITT Industries |
| Produced | < 2000 |
| Number built | > 15,000 |
| Variants | AN/PVS-14D |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 392 grams |
| Dimensions(LxHxW) | 4.5 inches (l) x 2.14 inches (h) x 2 inches (w) |
| Resolution(lp/mm) | >64 lp/mm |
| Mode of Operation | Passive |
| II Tube | MX-11769 |
| Tube Form Factor | 18mm |
| Field Of Vision | 40 degrees |
| Range of Detection | 350m (Starlight) |
| Range of Recognition | 300m (Starlight) |
| System Zoom | 4× |
| Generation | 3 |
| Can use these tubes. | ITT F9815 |
The AN/PVS-14 Monocular Night Vision Device (MNVD) is in widespread use by US Armed Forces as well as NATO allies around the world.[1] It uses a third generation image intensifier tube, and is manufactured by Litton Industries as well as the ITT Corporation. It is often used 'hands free' using a head harness or attached to a combat helmet such as the PASGT, Advanced Combat Helmet, or Marine Lightweight Helmet. It can also be used as a weapons night sight. In addition, it was part of the equipment fielded in the US Army's Land Warrior program.
The designation AN/PVS translates to Army/Navy Portable Visual Search, according to Joint Electronics Type Designation System guidelines.