FMA Ballistic Aramid Fiber Bulletproof Helmet Maritime Tan (M/L)

Product Information

The AN/PVS-31A has an articulating housing with independently rotating optical pods. This lets the user deploy both tubes or a single tube. This is especially helpful when users are deploying their PVS-31’s while using a thermal device. The optical pod articulation also lets users stow their goggles without having to flip the goggles up on the helmet mount. This reduces snag hazard and additional height added to the helmet. Tube Specs Its lightweight design ensures comfort during prolonged use, and the option for hands-free operation with various mounting choices adds to its appeal. The RNVG provides crystal-clear night vision, ensuring clear observations in low-light conditions. PVS31 Night Vision On the other hand, the PVS-31 (AN/PVS-31 BNVD) impresses with its dual tube configuration, delivering enhanced depth perception and situational awareness. The automatic brightness control adapts to varying light conditions, preventing image saturation. Now, let’s compare these two exceptional night vision devices across various parameters to better understand their strengths and weaknesses. 1. Optical Performance Pinnacle Elite Image Intensifier Tubes offer the ultimate in picture clarity due to stringent cosmetic standards that allow only a few IITs to qualify for the Pinnacle Elite designation. Pinnacle Elite tubes have almost 90% less imperfections than our Bravo tubes, only allowing up to two blemishes – one in Zone 2 and one in Zone 3, but microscopically small at under six mils. Every Pinnacle Elite tube has a minimum of 2000 FOM, combining top-end performance with a nearly pristine image. Armasight systems with Pinnacle Elite Image Intensifier Tubes are the systems of choice for law enforcement, military, and the most accomplished hunters.

Both night vision goggles are designed to be ready to ship and follow-on to AN/PVS-15 and AN/PVS-31 standard green phosphor night vision goggles. Night Vision PVS 31 beats Night Vision PVS 15 in terms of resolution. PVS 15 has a resolution of 64 Ip/mm whereas PVS 31 has a resolution of 72 Ip/mm. This means you’ll get a more clear image of your target through PVS 31.

L3 AN/PVS-31A Binocular Night Vision Device Unavailable & Discontinued Models

Milspec Spot Spec: can have max 4 spots per tube larger than .003″, no spots larger than .003″ in zone 1. Spots

In conclusion, both the PVS-31 and PVS-15 are top-of-the-line night vision systems that offer impressive capabilities for tactical operations and other low-light scenarios. While there are some key differences between the two models in terms of design, features, and performance, both offer a high level of functionality and dependability. Although they have a good tolerance level it’s not rigid enough. Due to the fact that most of the housings are plastic. However, PVS 31 is more rigid than PVS 15. The SI/PVS-14 Photonis Echo White Phosphor is a Gen 2 Commercial offering with a thinner film than the AN/PVS-31A, and options for a Steele Protective Lens and Wilcox L4 G24 Mount. It also offers excellent battery life with one AA battery that can last up to 30 hours, or four AA batteries for a battery life of up to 60 hours. You can count on at least 10,000 hours of operation out of the Armasight PVS-31 NVGs, and they are battle-tested by some of the most experienced special operation fighting forces in the world. All PVS-31s come with a Wilcox Industries G24 Breakaway Mount, so you can immediately attach them to a compatible shroud on your tactical helmet.

The L3Harris BNVD has independently pivoting or articulating optical pods to adjust interpupillary distance (IPD) or to allow the goggles to be stowed flat, rather than articulating the mount to a stowed position, allowing greater overhead clearance and easier access to deploy the goggle when needed. The articulating optical pods can also allow the user to run the goggle in a binocular or monocular configuration. Items sold as part of a special offer or a bundle with a free product (excluding our free keychain torch offer) are not included in the price match offer.

The PVS 15 has room for only one 1.5 volts AA battery. The binocular would last 15-16 hours with a fully charged battery. The PVS 14 fails to turn on due to battery issues sometimes. The AN/PVS-31A BNVD has independently pivoting tube housings that allow the operator to run the goggle in a binocular or monocular configuration. Using two tubes at once allows the eyes to create depth perception and increases the ease in maneuvering terrain and obstacles as well as operating devices such as control panels and door knobs. However, monocular configurations allow for ease in transitioning between various lighting conditions that often occur on the battlefield and cause operators to switch between night vision weapon-mounted white lights. The AN/PVS-31A can be configured to adapt to various situations, giving the user the best of both worlds. Another benefit to the pivoting tube housings is the ability to mount the “flatten” the goggle against the front helmet surface when stowed. Goggles are often worn throughout the duration of a mission, even in daylight hours, because operators may find themselves in a dark environment. NVG's are often left in the stowed position until needed so they can be instantly accessed. But, this causes a snag hazard since the goggles can easily bang into objects while flipped up. The ability to pivot the tube housings against the helmet surface creates an overall lower profile, increasing operator safety and equipment life. These PVS-31 Goggles contain all the key features that make it standout over competing PVS-31 systems, including variable diopters, built-in IR illuminator, and the outstanding and long-lasting performance of Elbit’s thin-filmed image intensifier tubes, which retain their peak performance over usage hours significantly better than competing filmless IIT offerings in testing. Introduced commercially by TNVC in partnership with L3Harris, SuperGain is the latest image intensifier tube technology and one of the most significant evolutions in Generation 3 night vision systems and performance since the introduction of Unfilmed technology and available at TNVC as a new premium option.However, the PVS-31’s dual tube configuration gives it a slight advantage in depth perception, particularly in complex environments. 2. Field of View The RNVG and PVS-31 offer remarkable optical performance, providing clear and sharp images in low-light situations. L3 AN/PVS-31A BNVD Night Vision Binocular with High performance Gen 3 Unfilled White Phosphor image intensifiers This comparison chart highlights the key differences between the PVS-31 and PVS-15 night vision devices, providing valuable insights for users seeking the most suitable option for their specific needs. Feature The L3Harris BNVD is one of the lightest binocular night vision systems on the market, with unparalleled optical performance with lightweight optical lens assemblies optimized to maximize the performance of the Unfilmed 2376+ FOM (figure of merit) White Phosphor image intensifier tubes, and features both an onboard AA battery and an external power connector to be used with an external power supply.