AN/PVS-31A
Binocular night vision device · L3Harris · US
Lightweight articulating binocular NVG that anchors most Western SOF and maritime night-vision fleets; individual pod shutoff preserves dark adaptation.
Specifications
Optics
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Tube class | Gen 3 IIT |
| FOV | 40 ° |
| FOM | ~2000+ class (white phosphor listings) |
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AN/PVS-31A vs AN/PVS-14
The monocular-versus-binocular decision is the first choice in any night-vision procurement. The PVS-14 and PVS-31A are the US benchmark for each, and their weights and prices define the trade.
AN/PVS-31A vs DTNVS
The articulating-binocular market is effectively a US-EU duopoly of the PVS-31 pattern and Act in Black's DTNVS. NATO SOF units field both, making this the most contested head-to-head in premium NVGs.
AN/PVS-31A vs GPNVG-18
Panoramic goggles more than double the horizontal field of view of a conventional binocular at a substantial cost in weight and price. The PVS-31A and GPNVG-18 quantify exactly what that extra periphery costs.
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