L3Harris GPNVG Ground Panoramic Night Vision Goggle (2376+ Min. FOM)

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These brand new systems, available for commercial sales will come with a complete factory warranty from L3Harris and continuing product support, even after the stated warranty period has ended, as well as factory Tube Data Records for each of the four, matched and collimated MIL-SPEC MX-10160 format, 2376 Minimum Figure of Merit, Unfilmed White Phosphor image intensifier tubes. The units also come complete with the smaller 4x AA powered external Cold Weather Battery Pack with integral strobes (an external battery pack is required for operation, as the GPNVG has no onboard power supply–4x CR123 Battery Packs are available as a separate optional component), and are available in BOTH ANVS Ball-Detent format and BNVS Dovetail format mounting configurations with the appropriate cables to function with the mounting configuration. The external power supply also serves a secondary function as a counterweight to the GPNVG’s no inconsiderable system weight of 27 ounces.

One of the biggest innovations in night vision technology with the Ground Panoramic Night Vision Goggle (GPNVG).  The purpose of the GPNVG is to provide the operator more information under goggles, allowing them to more quickly move through the OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act). The most striking feature of the GPNVG is the presence of four separate image intensifier tubes with four separate objective lenses arrayed in a panoramic orientation. The center two lenses point forward like traditional dual-tube goggles, giving the operator more depth perception, while two more tubes point slightly outward from the center to increase peripheral view. The two tubes on the right and the two on the left are spliced at the eyepieces. The operator sees the two center tubes somewhat overlapping the two outer tubes to produce an unprecedented 97° FOV.  The two right and two left tubes are housed in merged assemblies and are hung from a bridge similar to ANVIS goggles, giving operators transverse interpuplliary adjustment. They can also be easily removed and operated as independent handheld viewers.

System adjustment and placement is key in providing the best image to the operator. One of the main adjustments for focus in a night vision goggle is the diopter. Diopter focus adjustment is traditionally achieved by rotating a diopter focus ring. This adjusts focus of the goggle as it is in relation to the individual wearer’s eye(s). The challenge presented by the panoramic lens assembly of the GPNVG is that the rear lenses are “fused” together, almost like a prism. This is what gives the operator the overlapping images from the forward and angled tubes. But, it also keeps the goggles from being able to have diopter rings for focus. The GPNVG comes standard with a -0.50 dioter insert, optimized for the 95th percentile of users, however diopter adjustments can be accomplished with interchangeable diopter windows that stand off the lens.

The GPNVG utilizes mil-spec Gen3 Unfilmed White Phosphor 18mm MX-10160 image intensifier tubes. These tubes are good for maintenance because they use L3Harris’ solder-free replaceable tube design. This is a very welcome feature since the modular L3 tubes do not require a whole operation to replace. Some quick work with common tools, and the tube replacement is done. In fact, the entire goggle has been designed with maintenance in mind. One of the biggest issues with NVG’s (and just about any highly technical device) is maintenance of damaged/non-functioning equipment. This is often a lengthy process that requires a unit to be without equipment for a while because devices require specialty tools and facilities for repair. The GPNVGs have a totally modular chassis with a fully serviceable bridge.

Using the GPNVG is a very unique experience. For someone who has grown accustomed to the narrow FOV of standard goggles, the night looks completely different with 97°. There is no loss of visual acuity in the outer channels, so image looks as crisp in the widest parts as it does in the traditional “zone 1.” There is a slight wave of blocked image in the overlap, but it is minor and you only “see” an overlap of three images since your brain melds the two center tubes (just like any binocular system). After wearing the goggle for about five minutes, your brain does not even see the slight black semi-circle where the overlap occurs.

The GPNVG is representative of pure out-of-the-box thinking. While they are not using any of the new “groundbreaking” fusion technology or jacking you into a satellite feed, the simple fact that they allow the operator to see more is a godsend. After all, NVG’s are there to allow you to see at night. So, the more you see, the better off you are. It is as simple as that. These goggles give the operator the ability to do more while using the same visual FOV he has during the day, at night. The GPNVG is an extraordinary development in night vision application, giving the modern Warfighter more combat options and increasing his lethality.

The GPNVG-18 (Ground Panoramic Night Vision Goggle) is an extremely light weight panoramic night vision goggle. The GPNVG was designed by L3 in conjunction with USSOCOM to provide operators a wider field of view in a light weight and rugged package. The unit features 97 degree panoramic field of view four tube pano design, a battery pack, and incredible tube resolution.

The GPNVG-18 can be run both off of the included CR123 battery pack or a cold weather PVS-31 batter pack. One great thing about the ability to run a battery pack is the speed in which the goggles can be up and running. With the GPNVG, the user simply can drop the dovetail on a Wilcox G24 mount and plug in the battery cable to the battery pack port on the GPNVG housing and use their goggles.

The GPNVG-18 has a fixed bridge housing with independently detachable optical pods. This lets the user deploy a single optical pod for handheld applications with a wider field of view than a traditional monocular night vision device. When an optical pod is detached from the bridge it is powered off of the included battery power adapter.