PHOTO FILE: AN/PVS-15 night vision device

The night vision device AN/PVS-15 is used by the U.S. Special Operation Forces. It is very lightweight and with its dual tubes, it guarantees better depth perception than single tube systems, reaching the level of devices typically used by helicopter pilots. That's exactly why the AN/PVS-15 is used when spatial awareness is crucial in operations. SPARTANAT shows you the device in detail.

Specification :

• Generation: 3 U.S.
• Resolution: 64 lp/mm (Min)
• Gate: Autogated
• Photocathode Sensitivity: 1800 uA/lm @ 2856K
• Magnification: 1x
• Field of View: 40º
• Objective Lens: f/1.2 (27mm)
• Diopter Adjustment: +2 to -6
• Minimum Focus: 25 cm
• Interpupillary Adjustment: 52 to 80 mm
• Battery Type: One AA battery
• Weight: 23 oz / 650 grams
• Battery Life: >10 hours avg.
• IR Illuminator Yes (built in)
• Warranty: One (1) Year
• Submersible: 20 meters or 66 feet
• Eye Relief: 25 mm
• Operating Temp. Range: -32 Deg C to +49 Deg Caviator

View of the device from behind.

Front view of the PVS15. In the middle, the "Dovetail" can be seen, the connection for mounting the night vision device on the Rhino.

Side view of the PVS15.

And yet another side.

In use