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Calibres
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Standards
NATO · Eastern

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M10 2x optical sight
M10
5.56 mmOtherNATO

M10 2x optical sight

Optical sight for engaging fixed and moving targets with a 5.56 mm automatic rifle at ranges up to 500 m, by day, in low visibility and against visible targets at night.

Mass
<= 0.590 kg
Magnification
2x
Field of view
14 deg
POS-11 passive night optical sight
POS-11
7.62 mmOther

POS-11 passive night optical sight

Passive 3.5x night sight for 7.62 mm assault rifles, with adjustable red aiming mark brightness and a Gen 2+ or Gen 3 image intensifier tube.

Mass
< 1200 g
Magnification
3.5x
Field of view
12 deg
2.5D LADAR range-gated imaging device
2.5D LADAR
Other

2.5D LADAR range-gated imaging device

Range-gated imaging device combining image intensifier, laser illuminator and nanosecond gating to deliver Full HD imagery and range-to-target by time of flight.

Optical pulse duration
50 ns to 0.01 ms
Optical peak power
15 W at 810 nm
Time delay between optical pulse and gate
20 ns to 0.02 ms
25-75x100 long range observation monocular
Other

25-75x100 long range observation monocular

Nitrogen-filled zoom observation monocular with 100 mm objective and Porro prism system, supplied in a portable soft case.

Objective lens
100 mm
Magnification
25x-75x
Focusing system
Dual speed focusing
AEG artillery electronic goniometer
AEG
Other

AEG artillery electronic goniometer

Artillery observation set of sensor head, goniometer, power supply, tripod and rugged tablet, for target acquisition and fire mission data collection.

Mass
21 kg (sensor head, goniometer, power supply, tripod)
Optical sight
7x magnification, 7 deg field of view, +/-5 diopter adjustment
Laser wavelength
1064 nm
ANVG aviator night vision goggle
ANVG
Other

ANVG aviator night vision goggle

Helmet mounted double tube Gen III night vision goggle for night flight and navigation, with rear battery pack counterweight and automatic breakaway.

Image intensifier type
Generation III
Field of view
40 deg
Magnification
X1
ARGUS multi-purpose night vision monocular
ARGUS
OtherNATO

ARGUS multi-purpose night vision monocular

Image intensified multi-purpose monocular operated hand-held, head or helmet mounted or weapon mounted, powered by a single AA battery.

Weight
< 0.315 kg
Magnification
x1
Field of view
40 deg
ASIO NV night vision monocular
ASIO NV
Other

ASIO NV night vision monocular

Multi-purpose night vision monocular for observation, navigation or short to medium range weapon sighting, with ABC and bright source protection.

Weight
<= 400 g
Focus range
25 cm to infinity
Field of view
45 deg
DAMON long range clip-on night vision device
DAMON (Long Range)
OtherNATO

DAMON long range clip-on night vision device

Long range clip-on night vision device used in tandem with a day sight, retaining the day optic ballistic zero, in aircraft-grade aluminium housing.

Weight
< 1 kg
Magnification
x1
Field of view
8.5 deg
DAMON medium range clip-on night vision device
DAMON (Medium Range)
OtherNATO

DAMON medium range clip-on night vision device

Medium range clip-on night vision device used in tandem with a day sight, retaining the day optic ballistic zero, with manual gain and focus controls.

Weight
< 0.900 kg
Magnification
x1
Field of view
13.7 deg
DBNS-7 single tube night vision goggle
DBNS-7
Other

DBNS-7 single tube night vision goggle

Single tube night vision goggle for observation, surveillance and land navigation, hand-held or face-mask worn, compatible with all laser types.

Magnification
X1
Field of view
40 deg
Focus range
0.25 m to infinity
DLO-2020 laser irradiation detection module
DLO-2020
Other

DLO-2020 laser irradiation detection module

Laser irradiation detection module for vehicles, four modules covering the upper hemisphere and reporting over CAN bus to a central control unit.

Direct detector spectral range
0.4 um to 1.65 um
Indirect detector spectral range
0.4 um to 1.65 um
Detection sectors per module
3
DPNS-9 aviator night vision goggle
DPNS-9
Other

DPNS-9 aviator night vision goggle

Night vision goggle for aviator observation and navigation, mounted on flight helmet or aviator mask, for use in helicopter cockpits up to 5000 m.

Magnification
x1
Field of view
40 deg
Image distortion
< 4%
ES LRF-20/M laser rangefinder module
ES LRF-20/M
Other

ES LRF-20/M laser rangefinder module

Eye-safe erbium glass laser rangefinder module measuring to 20 km, with integral rectification scope and RS232/RS422 interface for system integration.

Weight
267 g
Range
80 m to 20000 m
Accuracy
+/-5 m
FOU-3 forward observation unit
FOU-3
Other

FOU-3 forward observation unit

Forward observation unit with selectable eye-safe or Nd:YAG rangefinder, 12x day camera, thermal camera, GPS and digital compass.

Laser type
Eye-safe or Nd:YAG
Laser wavelength
1540 nm or 1064 nm
Laser energy
<= 8 mJ or <= 15 mJ
FOU-AEG 2 forward observation unit
FOU-AEG 2
Other

FOU-AEG 2 forward observation unit

Forward observation unit with Nd:YAG rangefinder, optical day channel, thermal camera, GPS and digital compass for own and target position data.

Laser type
Nd:YAG
Laser wavelength
1064 nm
Laser energy
<= 15 mJ
Goggle IR 400x300 handheld thermal binocular
GOGGLE IR 400X300
Other

Goggle IR 400x300 handheld thermal binocular

Handheld uncooled thermal binocular with 400x300 detector for observation and surveillance, with photo and video recording to internal storage.

Weight
<= 1.5 kg including battery
Detector resolution
400x300, 17 um
Spectral range
8 um to 14 um
Goggle IR 800x600 handheld thermal binocular
GOGGLE IR 800X600
Other

Goggle IR 800x600 handheld thermal binocular

Handheld uncooled thermal binocular with 800x600 detector and wider field of view, with photo and video recording and USB output.

Weight
<= 1.5 kg including battery
Detector resolution
800x600, 17 um
Spectral range
8 um to 14 um
HD 1211A Gen I three-stage image intensifier
HD 1211A
Other

HD 1211A Gen I three-stage image intensifier

Gen I three-stage electrostatically focused image intensifier with 18 mm S25 photocathode and aluminized phosphor screen.

Type
Gen I 3-stage, electrostatic focusing
Equivalent label
XX1130
Cathode sensitivity
300 to 350 uA/lm at 2856 K
HD 1270 Gen I two-stage image intensifier
HD 1270
Other

HD 1270 Gen I two-stage image intensifier

Gen I two-stage electrostatically focused image intensifier tube with S25 photocathode, aluminized phosphor screen and automatic brightness control.

Type
Gen I 2-stage, electrostatic focusing
Equivalent label
XX1270
Cathode sensitivity
300 uA/lm at 2856 K
HD 1400 25 mm image intensifier assembly
HD 1400
Other

HD 1400 25 mm image intensifier assembly

25 mm image intensifier assembly with microchannel electron multiplier, extended red S25 photocathode, ABC and bright source protection.

Type
25 mm image intensifier assembly
Equivalent label
XX2500
Cathode sensitivity
300 uA/lm at 2856 K
HD 1400 E10 25 mm image intensifier assembly
HD 1400 E10
Other

HD 1400 E10 25 mm image intensifier assembly

25 mm image intensifier assembly variant with aluminized phosphor screen, external gain control circuit, ABC and bright source protection.

Type
25 mm image intensifier assembly
Equivalent label
XX2500
Cathode sensitivity
300 uA/lm at 2856 K
HD 1430 40 mm single stage image intensifier
HD 1430
Other

HD 1430 40 mm single stage image intensifier

Single stage electrostatically focused image intensifier with 40 mm useful diameter for the AN/VSG-2 tank system, powered from an external high voltage supply.

Type
Single stage, electrostatic focusing, 40 mm useful diameter
Application
AN/VSG-2 system in tanks
Cathode sensitivity
250 uA/lm at 2856 K
HD 1520A 18 mm Gen III image intensifier tube
HD 1520A
Other

HD 1520A 18 mm Gen III image intensifier tube

18 mm inverting Gen III image intensifier tube with GaAs extended red photocathode, MCP amplifier, ABC and bright source protection.

Type
18 mm, inverting, Gen III
Photocathode
GaAs extended red on glass input window
Cathode sensitivity
1650 uA/lm at 2856 K
HD 2100 18 mm Gen II+ image intensifier tube
HD 2100
Other

HD 2100 18 mm Gen II+ image intensifier tube

18 mm inverting Gen II+ image intensifier tube with S25 extended red photocathode on glass input window, MCP amplifier and fibre optic screen.

Type
18 mm, inverting, Gen II+
Photocathode
S25 extended red on glass input window
Cathode sensitivity
500 uA/lm at 2856 K
HD 2102 18 mm Gen II+ image intensifier tube
HD 2102
Other

HD 2102 18 mm Gen II+ image intensifier tube

18 mm non-inverting Gen II+ image intensifier tube with S25 extended red photocathode, MCP amplifier and fibre optic phosphor screen.

Type
18 mm, non-inverting, Gen II+
Equivalent label
XX2555P
Cathode sensitivity
600 uA/lm at 2856 K
HD 25/25 Gen I three-stage image intensifier
HD 25/25
Other

HD 25/25 Gen I three-stage image intensifier

Gen I three-stage electrostatically focused image intensifier with 23 mm photocathode, three image modules and automatic brightness control.

Type
Gen I 3-stage, electrostatic focusing
Equivalent label
XX1140
Cathode sensitivity
300 uA/lm at 2856 K
HEXAGON day and night camera module
HEXAGON
Other

HEXAGON day and night camera module

Image intensified day and night camera for round-the-clock observation from 10E-4 lux to 10E4 lux, usable standalone or as a module in a larger camera system.

Illumination range
10E-4 lux (overcast moonless night) to 10E4 lux (sunny day)
Automatic gain control
Yes
Dynamic range
61 dB
INTERKOM integrated vehicle communication system
INTERKOM

INTERKOM integrated vehicle communication system

An integrated vehicle communication system combining VoIP telephony, FXO and FXS lines, radio gateways, serial data links and the command post network, built from a central management unit, operator units and user units.

System units
CUJ central management unit, UK operator unit, PJ user unit
User types
operator (full access), commander (limited access, uses UK), user (services over PJ, FXO, FXS, radio, remote user)
Services
calling, call forwarding, internal communication with UHF/VHF radio, conference call, urgent call, communication between vehicles via optical or electrical Ethernet port
Inertial navigation system with global positioning system ADVANS VEGA
ADVANS VEGA

Inertial navigation system with global positioning system ADVANS VEGA

An inertial navigation system that provides continuous, instant-on position and orientation for 155 mm howitzers, with 0.5 mils rms heading accuracy and 0.2 mils rms roll and pitch accuracy, mountable in any orientation and paired with a GPS receiver accurate to under 0.5 m in DGPS mode.

Weight
4.5 kg
Heading accuracy
0.5 mils rms x secant lat
Roll & pitch accuracy
0.2 mils rms
LDWS-1 laser detector and warning system
LDWS-1
Other

LDWS-1 laser detector and warning system

Vehicle laser warning system detecting direct and indirect irradiation from rangefinders, designators and beam riders, with audio and visual alarm outputs.

Direct detection wavelength range
0.4-1.6 um
Direct receivers
10 x 36 deg = 360 deg
Direct vertical field of view
-20 deg to +60 deg
LDWS-2020 laser detector and warning system
LDWS-2020
Other

LDWS-2020 laser detector and warning system

Vehicle laser warning system of four detector heads and a central unit giving hemispherical coverage against rangefinders, designators, beam riders and dazzlers.

Receivers per detector head
3 direct / 2 indirect, plus 1 direct upper cone receiver
Elevation field of view
-20 to 0 deg (AOA azimuth 8 deg RMS); -5 to 60 deg (16 deg RMS); 60 to 90 deg (30 deg RMS)
Azimuth field of view
360 deg
LRF-20ES laser rangefinder binocular
LRF-20ES
Other

LRF-20ES laser rangefinder binocular

Eye-safe erbium glass handheld rangefinder binocular measuring to 20 km by time-of-flight, with GPS receiver, digital magnetic compass and optical sight.

Laser type
Class 1 (IEC 60825), erbium glass
Laser wavelength
1550 nm
Distance measuring range
50 to 20000 m
LRF-SI Nd:YAG laser rangefinder
LRF-SI
Other

LRF-SI Nd:YAG laser rangefinder

Nd:YAG laser rangefinder with 7x telescope measuring two targets to 20 km, with silicon avalanche photodiode detector and RS232 range data output.

Range
200 m to 20000 m
Accuracy
+/-5 m
Targets
2 measured, 1 displayed
M20 4x32 optical sight
M20
Other

M20 4x32 optical sight

4x32 sight for automatic rifles at ranges up to 500 m, with reticle distance scales for 5.56 mm, 7.62 mm and 6.5 mm and a Picatinny adapter.

Mass
<= 0.65 kg
Magnification
4x
Field of view
7 deg
M66 A2 MS passive driver periscope
M66 A2 MS
OtherEastern

M66 A2 MS passive driver periscope

Passive optoelectronic driver periscope for the BVP M80 IFV, dimensionally interchangeable with M66 A2 and mounted without additional machining.

Weight
4.4 kg
Magnification
x1
Field of view
>= 29 deg
MIP-1 multisensor observation unit
MIP-1
Other

MIP-1 multisensor observation unit

Remotely controlled multisensor head with thermal camera, daytime camera and eye-safe laser rangefinder for real time observation and target position measurement.

Laser type
Eye-safe
Laser wavelength
1540 nm
Laser energy
<= 8 mJ
MNP-15 night vision monocular
MNP-15
Other

MNP-15 night vision monocular

Single tube night vision monocular with auto-gated tube, automatic brightness control and built-in infrared LED illuminator, offered in three tube grades.

Magnification
x1
Field of view
40 deg
Focus range
0.25 m to infinity
MNV-1 night vision monocular
MNV-1
OtherNATO

MNV-1 night vision monocular

Night vision monocular for observation, movement and aiming, usable hand-held, helmet mounted or weapon mounted on a MIL-STD-1913 rail.

Mass
<= 0.5 kg with battery; <= 0.9 kg with mount
Magnification
1x
Field of view
40 deg
Muzzle velocity radar system MVRS
MVRS

Muzzle velocity radar system MVRS

A radar system for precise measurement of projectile muzzle velocity, intended primarily for 155 mm and 122 mm self-propelled artillery weapons but applicable to other self-propelled or towed artillery, integrated into the weapon or mounted on a tripod.

Velocity measuring range
40 to 1500 m/s
Detection probability
Pd = 0.9
False alarm probability
Pfa = 10E-6
NDS X3 x3 prismatic day sight
NDS X3
OtherNATO

NDS X3 x3 prismatic day sight

Military prismatic x3 day sight with wide field of view, Picatinny mounted, with illuminated reticle, flip-up covers and an upper rail for a reflex sight.

Weight
0.471 kg
Magnification
x3 +/-5%
Field of view
>= 6 deg
NNS x4 night vision weapon sight
NNS x4
OtherNATO

NNS x4 night vision weapon sight

Single tube x4 night vision weapon sight in aluminium alloy body, with illuminated reticle, Picatinny mount and compatibility with all laser types.

Weight
1.5 kg
Magnification
x4
Field of view
9 deg
NNS x6 night vision weapon sight
NNS x6
OtherNATO

NNS x6 night vision weapon sight

Single tube x6 night vision weapon sight in aluminium alloy body, with illuminated reticle, Picatinny mount and compatibility with all laser types.

Weight
2.4 kg
Magnification
x6
Field of view
5.5 deg
NR-3 red dot reflex sight
NR-3
OtherNATO

NR-3 red dot reflex sight

Passive red dot collimator reflex sight replacing mechanical iron sights, mounted on MIL-STD-1913 rail, usable in day and night conditions.

Weight
< 300 g
System
Passive red dot collimator reflex sight
Magnification
x1
NT-35 thermal imaging weapon sight
NT-35
OtherNATO

NT-35 thermal imaging weapon sight

Uncooled thermal weapon sight with 35 mm lens for automatic rifles, detecting targets in total darkness, haze, dust and vegetation.

IR resolution
640x480
Detector type
Uncooled FPA, 17 um pixel pitch
NETD
<= 70 mK
NT-75 thermal imaging weapon sight
NT-75
OtherNATO

NT-75 thermal imaging weapon sight

Shutterless uncooled thermal weapon sight with 75 mm lens for machine guns and automatic rifles, with photo and video recording.

Mass
< 1.2 kg
Detector
Uncooled FPA, IR resolution 640x480
Field of view / focal distance
8.3 deg x 6.5 deg / 75 mm
NVG-14B third generation night vision goggles
NVG-14B
Other

NVG-14B third generation night vision goggles

Stereoscopic night vision goggles with two independent third generation tubes and eye position adjustment, applied in combat vehicles and helicopters.

Type
3rd generation
Magnification
x1
Angular field of view
40 deg +/-2 deg
NYX dual tube night vision binocular
NYX
OtherNATO

NYX dual tube night vision binocular

Dual tube night vision binocular with integrated infrared illuminator and individually flip-away monoculars, operated helmet, head mounted or hand-held.

Weight
< 0.550 kg
Magnification
x1
Field of view
40 deg
OCL-4 dual spectrum laser target designator
OCL-4
OtherNATO

OCL-4 dual spectrum laser target designator

Weapon mounted laser dot emitter switchable between visible red and invisible IR spectrum, with simultaneous adjustment of both lasers.

Weight
290 g with battery and mount
Supply voltage
3 V lithium battery, CR123
Power consumption
< 60 mA
OCL-V and OCL-N laser target designator
OCL-V / OCL-N
OtherNATO

OCL-V and OCL-N laser target designator

Rail mounted laser designator attachment in two versions, V working in the visible and N in the invisible spectrum, waterproof to 2 m.

Weight
290 g with battery and mount
Supply voltage
3 V lithium battery, CR123
Power consumption
< 60 mA
ON-M80 optical sighting device
ON-M80

ON-M80 optical sighting device

Optical sighting device used for aiming at mobile and stationary targets when firing the 44 mm hand launcher M80 and for detecting sources of infrared radiation, with a tritium illuminated reticle that enables night sighting.

Weapon
44 mm hand launcher M80
Reticle
tritium illuminated, enables night sighting
Additional function
detection of infrared radiation sources
PBPS-19 portable observation and measuring system
PBPS-19
Other

PBPS-19 portable observation and measuring system

Multisensor optoelectronic observation and measuring system on a pan-tilt positioner, with eye-safe rangefinder, day channel and thermal camera.

Laser type
Class 1 (IEC 60825) or Nd:YAG
Laser wavelength
1064 nm or 1540 nm
Laser energy
+/-15 mJ
PVS-7 single tube night vision goggle
PVS-7
OtherNATO

PVS-7 single tube night vision goggle

Single tube night vision goggle for observation, surveillance and land navigation, hand-held or head-mask worn, with built-in IR illuminator and ABC/BSP.

Magnification
X1
Field of view
40 deg
Objective focal length
26 mm
RIS x4 night vision weapon sight
RIS x4
OtherNATO

RIS x4 night vision weapon sight

Single tube x4 night vision weapon sight for medium ranges or surveillance, with illuminated reticle and windage and elevation adjustment.

Weight
1.5 kg
Magnification
x4
Field of view
9 deg
RIS x6 night vision weapon sight
RIS x6
OtherNATO

RIS x6 night vision weapon sight

Single tube x6 night vision weapon sight for medium to long ranges or surveillance, with illuminated reticle and windage and elevation adjustment.

Weight
2.4 kg
Magnification
x6
Field of view
5.5 deg
RS-C red dot reflex sight
RS-C
OtherNATO

RS-C red dot reflex sight

Compact red dot optoelectronic sight mounted on Picatinny rail through an adapter, for day, low visibility and night use combined with night vision devices.

Mass
130 g including power source
Magnification
1x +/-0.1
Adjustment step
1 MOA (3 cm at 100 m)
SDNP-19 optoelectronic system for armoured vehicles
SDNP-19
Other

SDNP-19 optoelectronic system for armoured vehicles

Driver view enhancer of multiple thermal and daytime camera units positioned around the vehicle for 360 degree day and night coverage.

Thermal detector
Uncooled VOx, 640x512 px, 17 um
Thermal field of view
78 deg horizontal / 58 deg vertical
Thermal focal length
8.3 mm
SDP-19 panoramic network camera system
SDP-19
Other

SDP-19 panoramic network camera system

Six-camera panoramic network system giving armoured vehicle crews a virtual window on the surrounding area over Ethernet.

View system
6 cameras
Sensor technology
Starlight
Camera type
1/2.8 in 2 MP CMOS
TKN-1MS passive commander periscope
TKN-1MS
OtherEastern

TKN-1MS passive commander periscope

Passive optoelectronic commander periscope for night and low visibility observation, dimensionally interchangeable with TKN-1.

Weight
4.5 kg
Magnification
x5
Field of view
>= 9 deg
TKN-3B day and night commander periscope
TKN-3B
OtherEastern

TKN-3B day and night commander periscope

Day and night commander periscope with partially common optical channel and Gen III tube, used on T-72 tanks, derived vehicles and infantry fighting vehicles.

Magnification
x5
Field of view
<= 9.8 deg (day); <= 7.5 deg (night)
Interpupillary adjustment
58-72 mm
TPN-1MS passive gunner periscope
TPN-1MS
OtherEastern

TPN-1MS passive gunner periscope

Passive optoelectronic gunner periscope for the T-55 tank for night observation and firing, reduced in size and weight relative to TPN-1.

Weight
2.1 kg
Magnification
x8.5
Field of view
>= 7.15 deg
TVN-2MS passive driver periscope
TVN-2MS
OtherEastern

TVN-2MS passive driver periscope

Passive optoelectronic driver periscope for night and low visibility driving, dimensionally interchangeable with TVN-2.

Weight
4.2 kg
Magnification
x8.5
Field of view
>= 27 deg
TVNE-4VMS dual eyepiece driver periscope
TVNE-4VMS
OtherEastern

TVNE-4VMS dual eyepiece driver periscope

Passive dual eyepiece driver periscope for the T-72 tank, dimensionally interchangeable with TVNE-4V and mounted without additional machining.

Magnification
x1
Field of view
>= 30 deg
Interpupillary adjustment
64 mm
UPAOS artillery electronic goniometer
UPAOS
Other

UPAOS artillery electronic goniometer

Nitrogen-filled optoelectronic observation and measuring device determining azimuth, elevation and range to targets as a subsystem of a fire control system.

Laser type
Class 1 (IEC 60825)
Laser wavelength
1540 nm
Laser energy
<= 8 mJ
VN-4 wireless video sight
VN-4
Other

VN-4 wireless video sight

Attachable rifle and helmet video sight with IR modes and a separate ocular, allowing observation and aiming from behind cover.

Rifle sight magnification
4x
Rifle sight field of view
140 deg
Rifle sight operating modes
IR, IR+
VVS-2020 vehicle vision system
VVS-2020
Other

VVS-2020 vehicle vision system

Optoelectronic driver vision system with frontal dual low-light cameras, rear camera and thermal camera feeding a gyroscope-tracked twin ocular display.

Cameras
Frontal dual low-light and rear camera, 1/1.18 in 16:9 CMOS, 2 MP
Camera resolution
1920x1080 px, 800 TVL output
Minimum illumination
0.01 lx
ZAOK NV clip-on night sight
ZAOK NV GEN 3 FOM>2000
OtherNATO

ZAOK NV clip-on night sight

Gen III clip-on night sight mounted in front of a day riflescope without re-zeroing, with upper Picatinny rail for an illuminator.

Weight
635 g
Magnification
x1
Field of view
9 deg

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