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.

AN/PVS-7
An early version of the AN/PVS-7B goggle
TypePassive/Active
Place of originUnited States
CategoryHead-mountable
Service history
In service1988–present[1]
Used byUnited States Armed Forces
Philippine Army
Argentine Army
Canadian Forces
Australian Army
WarsUnited States invasion of Panama
Persian Gulf War
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Production history
DesignerITT Industries
Litton Industries[2]
Designed1982
ManufacturerITT Industries
Litton Industries
Northrop Grumman
L3 Communications Armasight, Inc
VariantsAN/PVS-7A, AN/PVS-7B, AN/PVS-7C, AN/PVS-7D
Specifications
Weight680 grams
Dimensions (L×H×W)5.8" x 3.1" x 6.1"
Resolution (lp/mm)>64 lp/mm
Tube form factor18mm
Field of vision (°)40 degrees
Range of detection325m (Starlight)
Range of recognition225m (Starlight)
System zoom
Generation2 or 3

They were designed to replace the older AN/PVS-5 from the Vietnam War.[3] 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.[2]

The designation AN/PVS translates to Army/Navy Portable Visual Search, according to Joint Electronics Type Designation System guidelines.

Users

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References

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  1. ^ Pike, John. "AN/PVS-7 Night Vision Goggle". FAS Military Analysis Network. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Night Vision History". Armasight.com. Archived from the original on 2018-07-21. Retrieved 2013-08-17.
  3. ^ "A Performance History of AN/PVS-5 and ANVIS Image Intensification Systems in U.S. Army Aviation" (PDF). Usaarl.mil. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-11-14. Retrieved 2013-08-17.

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