Night Vision L3 AN/PVS-18 Night Vision Monocular (M983)

[MODArmory – Nicole]

L3 Night Vision Monocular (M983)

This monocular is based on the Military and DOD nomenclature, known as the AN/PVS-18. It has been primarily used by U.S. Special Forces because of its 66 ft waterproof submersible rating.

The M983 is a versatile Night Vision system offering a Head or Helmet mounted monocular, allowing quick placement over either the left or right eye due to its unique, twin Navy Dovetails. In addition it is also a self contained pocket-scope providing hand-held capability. Weapons mounting is also an option. The M983 can also be used with a SLR camera, CCTV, or camcorder systems. Optional 3-X and 5-X A-focal magnifiers available to provide long range observation capabilities as well.

Available with the latest Gen 3 Image Intensifiers, in either the ITT Excelis Pinnacle, or the more correct L3 Omni-8 mil spec tubes, in either Filmed or Un Filmed format.

L3 System: $6199.99

Minimum Specifications:
Signal to Noise: 23
Resolution Lp/MM: 64
Figure of Merit (FOM): 1472

MOD Armory can be contacted at (719) 325 8070, PM or [email protected].
http://www.modarmory.com

 

[oliver166]

Nice optic. What do you think of 23's?

 

[MODArmory – Nicole]

oliver166 - The PVS-23 is a more ruggedized ANVIS Goggle. If you are looking for a dual binocular system that is ruggedized there are other options such as the PVS-15, BNVD's and up armor for existing ANVIS 9's.

Courtesy of I^2 Technologies:

 

[MODArmory – Nicole]

bump - we still have a few in stock

 

[Jollicoe]

L3 Night Vision Monocular (M983)
The M983 can also be used with a SLR camera, CCTV, or camcorder systems. Optional 3-X and 5-X A-focal magnifiers

where are these attachments for DSLR camera? also the 18s appear to be a mono version of the PVS-15s...will the same attachments work?

 

[I^2 Technologies - Peter]

The Camera Adapter is a simple clamp style affair that allows the mounting of a step up or step or down camera ring adapter. We are working on a better adapter than the L3 version. It will be akin to our PVS 7 adapter. 15s and 18s share the same optics so yes they will take the same attachments.

 

[MODArmory – Nicole]

PVS-18 still available!

 

[shooter6.5]

How is the PVS-18 weapons mounted. The 14 uses a D-lock.

Is this the same. ?

Is your leader back yet ?

 

[MODArmory – Nicole]

Great question - solution provided by Wilcox Industries

Wilcox AN/PVS-18 NVG Weapon Mount [Wilcox 14301G01] - $288.80 : MODArmory, For All your Defense Needs

Copied and pasted the information below for individuals like myself who may not want to click to another page:

Wilcox AN/PVS-18 NVG Weapon Mount

P/N: Wilcox 14301G01


A unique mount that allows an operator to quickly move his AN/PVS-18 NVG from his Helmet Mount and attach it to his weapon for night time use. This Uniquely Designed Mount Sets the Proper Height for use with the AimPoint Comp-M Sight by means of a Wilcox Aimpoint Comp-M Mount

Design Approach Cuts Down on Logistics and Overall System Cost
Each Mechanical Adjustment is Durable and Ergonomically Positioned for Easy One-Handed Operation while Handling a Weapon
Maintains a Very Low Profile Stance on the Weapon
Flat Matte Finish for Covertness in Combat Conditions
Thousands of Mounts of this Type Fielded to Date
Combat Proven by the US Special Operations Community and Domestic Law Enforcement Personnel

NVG Weapon Mount Components:
A Rail Grabber secures the mount to a MIL-STD-1913 rail to ensure proper alignment of the optic.
A Thumb Nut assists in easy mount and dismount of the NVG Weapon Mount to the rail. It can be easily secured with a gloved hand. A coin slot, located in the head of the Thumb Nut assists the operator with rotation.
A Lock Release Button and Lever must be simultaneously depressed to release the optic. This prevents accidental disengagement during use.
A standard dovetail shoe receiver found on the AN/PVS-15, 18, and 19.
Specifications:
◦Weight 2.70 oz (0.07 kg)
◦Material Construction Light Weight, Aerospace Grade Metal
◦Accommodates NVG Suite AN/PVS-18
◦Weapon Mounting MIL-STD-1913 Rail Configuration

 

[MODArmory – Nicole]

Just another option

 

[Hogstooth]

So, is anybody working on a dual tube set up for this like with what yall have for the PVS 14s, I think this would be a better set up and have less bulk than 2 PVS 14s?

It looks to me like you could remove one of the interface shoes and still attach it to the dual tube mounting system, am I correct in the way I am looking at that?

 

[I^2 Technologies - Peter]

So, is anybody working on a dual tube set up for this like with what yall have for the PVS 14s, I think this would be a better set up and have less bulk than 2 PVS 14s?

It looks to me like you could remove one of the interface shoes and still attach it to the dual tube mounting system, am I correct in the way I am looking at that?

Hummmmmmmmmmmmm I think I see what your getting at but in the "folded up" position the range of motion would be severely limited by the bulk of the battery pack. Interesting idea though.

 

[Hogstooth]

You have two options for the interface shoes, I don't know if one would be better than another to use or remove, but if you could orientate the battery packs just like you would the PVS 14 then you would essentially have the same capability in a little bit smaller package and would be more inline with current usage. I don't know if it would still transfer to a weapon mount as well, but it seems like it would be a better option than a PVS 14?

Peter, if you could play around with it and see what you can come up with and post the results!! LOL I was thinking up upgrading my ANVIS goggles but looks like it might be a better option just to go in a whole other direction with PVS 15s or the 18s if it works out right. One of the problems with using an inline NV set up with ANVIS is they get in the way or get impacted during recoil, having the option of folding them out of the way is pretty nice.

 

[MODArmory – Nicole]

I am definitely not the engineer or a machinist but from a sales stand point it would depend on demand. PVS-18's are not as widely used and typically sell for a lot more than what we have posted in this thread. I have no doubt that you have caused wheels to turn with Pete

 

[I^2 Technologies - Peter]

I am definitely not the engineer or a machinist but from a sales stand point it would depend on demand. PVS-18's are not as widely used and typically sell for a lot more than what we have posted in this thread. I have no doubt that you have caused wheels to turn with Pete

Muah HA HA HA HA! ! ! Camille and I will take a look at this "possibility" in the morning!

 

[Hogstooth]

Lol, sorry didn't mean to get things all ruffled up, just always looking at how things are moving into simpler mounting solutions and being modular. In my opinion the shoe interface is alot easier and flexible, as far as the capabilities I think the PVS 18 is just about the same as a PVS 14. If I were a shopper I would want to spend a little more and get a better overall system than a 14, but then you also have to spend more on the weapon and head mounts, but to me its buy once cry once!!

I also like that I could get a wilcox weapon mount and mount up a magnifier or a PVS 18 or anything else with a shoe interface, PAS 23 and then be able to mount it back on a head unit would be sweet!! Dang, using two PAS 23s on the dual mounting system and be able to take one off and mount it to a weapon!!! NOW YOUR TALKING!!

Try that too!! Tell me if that would work!! I'm going to have to get a loan!!!

 

[I^2 Technologies - Peter]

Well being that we are one of the few Entities that actually have 2 PAS 23 demo units we "Could" actually do the dual mount for them. Problem is they are VOX based and that means if your operating in ANY kind of changing temps you would have to STOP... cover the objective... bring up the menu... scroll down to CAL... then Cal it... repeat on the other monocular... Plus they are only 320...

Ok well try it! Driving something like a fast attack vehicle (with out a windscreen of course) when its ASS dark out and your trying to go totally passive without supplemental IR for NVGs this might work. Hummmmmm the things that make you go HUMMMMMM!

 

[Hogstooth]

America....Fuck Yeah!!! Sounds bad ass!!!.... like my mustache with titties!!!! LOL

 

[I^2 Technologies - Peter]

Ohhh and to answer your earlier question on the PVS-18 with our mount, if you use the standard Dovetails it sets the monos way Way WAY away from the pivot point. To make it work would take a special MMA (which is doable) but then the PVS-18s battery pack would hang (again) WAY off the side making it kinda ungainly. Its like when I asked the EO-Tech Rep if they could make an EO-Tech with a reticule that could turn on and off the 65 MOA ring of the reticule, which I thought would be cool. They responded are you ready to place a 10,000 unit order? Sooooo We can do it but the demand would have to be there.

 

[MODArmory – Nicole]

We are down to our last few PVS-18's at the above price