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GSCI PVS-31C-4B natkikkert med to rør

The GSCI PVS-31C-4B Dual-Tube Night Vision Goggles are tactical dual-tube night vision goggles with push button controls, made by GSCI in Canada. GSCI lists the GSCI PVS-31C-4B Dual-Tube Night Vision Goggles for 16 mm and 18 mm image intensifier tubes and under NSN 5855-20-015-5978.

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Push button controls: The GSCI PVS-31C-4B is operated with push button controls.

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Tube formats: GSCI lists the GSCI PVS-31C-4B for 16 mm and 18 mm image intensifier tubes.

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Battery choice: GSCI states that the GSCI PVS-31C-4B runs on 1 × AA or 1 × CR123 battery.

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Impact resistance: GSCI states that the GSCI PVS-31C-4B is certified to withstand drops from up to 2 m.

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Stow safety: GSCI lists automatic flip-up off and selective channel engagement for the GSCI PVS-31C-4B.

GSCI PVS-31C-4B: dual-tube night vision goggles with push button controls.

The GSCI PVS-31C-4B is a set of tactical dual-tube night vision goggles with push button controls, made in Canada by GSCI, which names military and law enforcement agencies as users of these goggles. GSCI lists the GSCI PVS-31C-4B for 16 mm and 18 mm image intensifier tubes with manual gain control, powered by 1 × AA or 1 × CR123 battery, under NSN 5855-20-015-5978.

Key Facts:

  • NSN: 5855-20-015-5978
  • Tube formats: 16 mm and 18 mm image intensifier tubes (IIT), with manual gain control
  • Batteri: 1 × AA or 1 × CR123, plus an integrated external battery power port
  • Impact resistance: certified to withstand drops from up to 2 m, according to GSCI
  • Housing: lightweight housing introduced in 2024, in Black and FDE
  • Environmental protection: IP67 minimum (GSCI); other depth and duration ratings on request
  • Garanti: 7-year warranty on GSCI-made parts; 1-year OEM warranty on the image intensifier tubes (GSCI)

Tubes, controls and IR functions:

GSCI lists the GSCI PVS-31C-4B for 16 mm and 18 mm image intensifier tubes with manual gain control. The GSCI PVS-31C-4B is operated with push button controls. GSCI states that the GSCI PVS-31C-4B has an Instant IR function with Morse code capability and a Standard IR function for map reading and zero light conditions.

Power and housing:

GSCI states that the GSCI PVS-31C-4B runs on 1 × AA or 1 × CR123 battery and has an integrated external battery power port. GSCI lists automatic flip-up off and selective channel engagement as the stow safety of the GSCI PVS-31C-4B. GSCI states that the GSCI PVS-31C-4B is certified to withstand drops from up to 2 m. GSCI lists the GSCI PVS-31C-4B in Black and FDE, with an aluminium alloy body and multi-coated optics.

What is included:

MSS Defence supplies the GSCI PVS-31C-4B with at least the product, a manual and a cleaning cloth. GSCI lists the GR8 Helmet Mount, the MVP-240 battery pack, the MTAR-HUD heads-up display and the TICON thermal clip-on as options and accessories for the GSCI PVS-31C-4B.

Difference from the PVS-31C-16-4B:

GSCI lists the GSCI PVS-31C-4B for 16 mm and 18 mm image intensifier tubes. GSCI describes the PVS-31C-16-4B as compact dual-tube night vision goggles for 16 mm tubes, on a page separate from the GSCI PVS-31C-4B.

Manufacturer and supply:

The GSCI PVS-31C-4B is made in Canada by GSCI Advanced Photonics, which lists the introduction of the lightweight housing of the GSCI PVS-31C-4B for 2024. MSS Defence in Maasdijk, the Netherlands, supplies the GSCI PVS-31C-4B Dual-Tube Night Vision Goggles on quotation.

Intended use:

GSCI names military and law enforcement agencies as the users of the GSCI PVS-31C-4B. GSCI's catalogue shows NATO Special Operations Forces Command (SOFCOM) using the PVS-31C-4B with the GR8 Helmet Mount Kit.


Ofte stillede spørgsmål.

  1. What is the GSCI PVS-31C-4B and who is it for?
    The GSCI PVS-31C-4B is a set of tactical dual-tube night vision goggles with push button controls, made in Canada by GSCI. GSCI names military and law enforcement agencies as the users of the GSCI PVS-31C-4B.
  2. Which image intensifier tubes does the GSCI PVS-31C-4B take?
    GSCI lists the GSCI PVS-31C-4B for 16 mm and 18 mm image intensifier tubes with manual gain control.
  3. Which infrared functions does the GSCI PVS-31C-4B have?
    GSCI states that the GSCI PVS-31C-4B has an Instant IR function with Morse code capability and a Standard IR function for map reading and zero light conditions.
  4. Which batteries does the GSCI PVS-31C-4B use?
    GSCI states that the GSCI PVS-31C-4B runs on 1 × AA or 1 × CR123 battery. The GSCI PVS-31C-4B also has an integrated external battery power port, according to GSCI.
  5. How impact resistant is the GSCI PVS-31C-4B?
    GSCI states that the GSCI PVS-31C-4B is certified to withstand drops from up to 2 m.
  6. What is included with the GSCI PVS-31C-4B?
    MSS Defence supplies the GSCI PVS-31C-4B with at least the product, a manual and a cleaning cloth.
  7. What is the difference between the GSCI PVS-31C-4B and the PVS-31C-16-4B?
    GSCI lists the GSCI PVS-31C-4B for 16 mm and 18 mm image intensifier tubes. GSCI describes the PVS-31C-16-4B as compact dual-tube night vision goggles for 16 mm tubes, on a page separate from the GSCI PVS-31C-4B.
  8. Which warranty applies to the GSCI PVS-31C-4B in Europe?
    GSCI states a 7-year warranty on the GSCI-made parts of the GSCI PVS-31C-4B; each image intensifier tube carries a 1-year warranty from its manufacturer. Both periods run from delivery. GSCI has confirmed that these terms apply to deliveries through MSS Defence in Europe.
  9. What is the delivery time of the GSCI PVS-31C-4B at MSS Defence?
    The delivery time of the GSCI PVS-31C-4B at MSS Defence is 2 to 3 weeks. MSS Defence confirms the delivery time of the GSCI PVS-31C-4B in the quotation.
  10. In which colours is the GSCI PVS-31C-4B available and does it have an NSN?
    GSCI lists the GSCI PVS-31C-4B in Black and FDE. GSCI lists NSN 5855-20-015-5978 for the GSCI PVS-31C-4B.

Specifikationer

  • Product type: tactical dual-tube night vision goggles with push button controls
  • NSN: 5855-20-015-5978
  • Image intensifier tube formats: 16 mm and 18 mm image intensifier tubes (IIT)
  • Gain control: manuel forstærkningskontrol
  • Controls: push button controls
  • Batteri: 1 × AA or 1 × CR123
  • External power: integrated external battery power port
  • IR functions: Instant IR (Morse code capability) and Standard IR (map reading / zero light capability)
  • Stow safety: automatic flip-up off and selective channel engagement
  • Impact resistance: certified to withstand drops from up to 2 m
  • Optics: Multi-coated optik
  • Body: aluminium alloy body
  • Farver: Black and FDE
  • Optional accessories: magnification lenses, recording devices and mounting setups (optional)
  • Options and accessories listed by GSCI: GR8 Helmet Mount, MVP-240 battery pack, MTAR-HUD heads-up display, TICON thermal clip-on
  • Garanti: 7-year warranty on GSCI-made parts; 1-year OEM warranty on the image intensifier tubes (GSCI)
  • Country of manufacture: Canada
  • Environmental protection: IP67 minimum (GSCI); other depth and duration ratings on request