The AN/PVS-14

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(MNVD) is in widespread use by the

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as well as

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allies around the world. It uses a third generation

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tube, and is primarily manufactured by

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(Now L-3 Warrior Systems) and

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(formerly Harris Night Vision, formerly Exelis, formerly ITT). It is often used 'hands free' using a head harness or attached to a combat

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such as the

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, Marine Lightweight Helmet or IHPS. It can also be used as a weapons night sight. In addition, it was part of the equipment fielded in the

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program. Morovision Night Vision was the law enforcement distributor of the NEPVS-14 for ITT.Enforcer.html
The designation AN/PVS translates to Army/Navy Portable Visual Search, according to

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guidelines. * Film: Thin-Film * Gate: Auto-Gated * Brightness Gain: Adjustable from 25 to more than 3000 fL/fc * Magnification: 1× * Objective Lens: f/1.2 * Eyepiece Lens: EFL 26 mm * Diopter Adjustment: +2 to −6 * Range of Focus: 25 cm to infinity * Voltage Required: 1.5 Volts * Operating Temperature: −51 °C to +49 °C * Storage Temperature: −51 °C to +49 °C

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