The AN/PEQ-5 is a
laser sight manufactured by
Insight Technology
Insight Technology, Inc. is an optical device manufacturer based in Londonderry, New Hampshire, USA.
Insight Technology builds firearm accessories such as tactical flashlights and laser aiming modules, for military and civilian markets. The com ...
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The sight is
mil-spec and projects a visible red dot. The unit is the Carbine Visible Laser or CVL version of the larger AN-PEQ-2, and is found in the
SOPMOD Block I kit for use by the U.S. military. The unit comprises a single rugged box that houses a visible red laser, which mounts to a weapon using a
MIL-STD-1913 rail. The one major difference between the AN-PEQ-5 and the larger AN-PEQ-2, is the AN-PEQ-5 lacks the
IR illuminator/target designator which is only visible through
night vision devices. This feature is primarily used to aid with aiming while using night vision. Both are products of Insight Technologies.
See also
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AN/PEQ-2
The AN/PEQ-2 Infrared Target Pointer/Illuminator/Aiming Light (ITPIAL) is a laser sight for use on rifles fitted with a Picatinny rail. It was manufactured by Insight Technology.
History
The AN/PEQ-2 succeeded the AN/PAQ-4C, which was designed ...
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AN/PEQ-6
The AN/PEQ-6 Integrated Laser Light Module (ILLM) is a laser aiming module (LAM) designed and manufactured by Insight Technology for use by United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) with the Heckler & Koch Mark 23 semi-automatic pistol an ...
References
Firearm sights
Military electronics of the United States
Laser aiming modules
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