AN/PVS-7
| AN/PVS-7 | |
|---|---|
An early version of the AN/PVS-7B goggle | |
| Type | Passive/Active |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Category | Head-mountable |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1988–present |
| Used by | United States Armed Forces Philippine Army Argentine Army Canadian Forces Australian Army |
| Wars | United States invasion of Panama Persian Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | ITT Industries Litton Industries |
| Designed | 1982 |
| Manufacturer | ITT Industries Litton Industries Northrop Grumman L3 Communications Armasight, Inc |
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| Specifications | |
| Weight | 680 grams |
| Dimensions (L×H×W) | 5.8" x 3.1" x 6.1" |
| Resolution (lp/mm) | >64 lp/mm |
| Tube form factor | 18mm |
| Field of vision (°) | 40 degrees |
| Range of detection | 325m (Starlight) |
| Range of recognition | 225m (Starlight) |
| System zoom | 1× |
| Generation | 2 or 3 |
The AN/PVS-7 is a single tube biocular night vision device. Third-generation image intensifiers are able to be installed and are standard for military night vision. Most newer PVS-7 intensifier tubes are auto-gated to prevent image intensifier damage if exposed to intense light. The goggles have a built-in infrared Illuminator for low-light situations. They are waterproof and charged with nitrogen to prevent internal condensation while moving between extreme temperatures.
They were designed to replace the older AN/PVS-5 from the Vietnam War. Though slowly being phased out by the AN/PVS-14, the AN/PVS-7 is still being used by the United States Armed Forces with hundreds of thousands in service.
In accordance with the Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS), the "AN/PVS-7" designation represents the 7th design of an Army-Navy electronic device for portable visual detection equipment. The JETDS system also now is used to name all Department of Defense electronic systems.