Armasight BNVD-51 1x19mm Bravo Gen 3 IIT, Dual Channel Night Vision Binoculars
$8,173.67
Stop Looking and Start Seeing with a pair of Armasight BNVD-51 Gen 3 Dual-Channel Night Vision Goggles, designed to allow you to operate in a low-light environment with a 51-degree field of view and built-in IR illuminator. The Armasight BNVD-51 grants you the ability to navigate, detect, observe, and track moving objects and vehicles. Built to the toughest specification imaginable, these Armasight Night Vision Goggles are encased in a compact and robust housing that is fog proof and water-resistant to help you maintain situational awareness while performing mission critical tasks. The BNVD-51 comes packed with all the features you want in a night vision binocular. These features include manual gain control, auto shut-off, and a low battery indicator. Armasight’s BNVD-51 can be worn head or helmet mounted, as well as utilized handheld. This unit articulates allowing use as a binocular, a monocular, or both tubes can be folded out of the way. The BNVD-51 can be powered by either one CR123A which gives 20 hours of battery life or one AA battery providing 12 hours of battery life. Best of all the BNVD-51 is backed by a three-year warranty if you register your product with Armasight. The BNVD-51 can be purchased in a complete kit, including everything you need for a helmet-mounted system. The helmet itself is a top-tier Team Wendy EXFIL LTP Bump Helmet Rail 3.0 in Armasight Grey, utilizing an Armasight G95 Mount Designed & Manufactured by Wilcox Industries, and stored in a customized Armasight by OTTE Gear Helmet Bag. All items are covered by their own manufacturer’s warranty. We understand that night vision can be complex to understand. Armasight night vision is built with Generation 3 Image Intensifier Tubes powering their night vision capabilities, the same technology utilized by the United States Armed Forces. Armasight separates its devices by system type (monocular, goggles, clip-on, riflescope, etc.), field of view, phosphor color, and by offering a variety of image intensifier tubes that will fit the needs of different users. Armasight offers five different tubes for different applications. All Armasight image intensifier tubes utilize LLG thin-film technology, which results in continuously excellent performance throughout the lifetime of the image intensifier tube – beyond even 10,000 hours of operation. Bravo – The best value in Generation 3 night vision, with all the technology that produces a significantly improved picture and performance as compared to Gen 2 or digital night vision, but with a few minor imperfections. While all image intensifier tubes may have minor spots or blemishes, our Bravo tube will have more blemishes than our Pinnacle or Pinnacle Elite intensifier tubes. As a result, our systems using Bravo tubes are priced lower and therefore offer significant value for entry-level users. If you are just starting out with night vision and budget is a concern, Armasight systems with Bravo IITs are perfect for you. Bravo tubes may have up to eleven spots or blemishes. Specifications for Armasight BNVD-51 1x19mm Bravo Gen 3 IIT, Dual Channel Night Vision Binoculars: Manufacturer: Armasight Night Vision Generation: 3 Image Intensifier Tube: Bravo, Minimum 1400 FOM Eye Relief: 17 mm Length: 6.2 in Weight: 1.35 lb, 1.42 lb Magnification: 1 x Objective Lens Diameter: 19 mm Color: Black Included Accessories: Standard Finish: Matte Focus Range: 0.25 m to Infinity Field of View, Angle: 51 degrees Battery Type: AA Alkaline, CR123A Water Resistance Level: IP67 Battery Quantity: 1 System/Lens Resolution: 64 – 72 lp/mm Diopter Adjustment Range: -6 – 2 dpt Magnification Type: Fixed Features of Armasight BNVD-51 1x19mm Bravo Gen 3 IIT, Dual Channel Night Vision Binoculars: With a 51-degree field of view (FOV), the BNVD provides a large visual field without needing to move the binoculars, and makes it easier to track moving objects; Built-in IR illuminator enhances night vision and allows for reading in the dark; Built with a tough, ergonomic composite housing that is water and fog-resistant; Needing only a single AA battery or one CR123 battery for convenient operation, can run up to 20 hours. For hands-free operation, the BNVD includes head and helmet mounting options; Can be used as binoculars, a monocular, or goggles, and also stowed out of the way; Limited three year warranty after registration Gated Power Supply Manual Gain Control Package Contents: Armasight BNVD-51 Gen 3 Bravo IIT, Dual-Channel Night Vision Binoculars Lens Caps NVG Interface Shoe Bayonet/Horn Interface Shoe Sacrificial Window (2) Demist Shield (2) Product Manual Lens Cloth Soft Carrying Case
Wyatt Strange –
If you're looking at the Armasight Night Vision product keep in mind that the real difference between prices on these units is basic green phos tubes versus White Phos – we ordered Pinnacle Tubes in White Phos. They offer one higher, but I cant imagine them being better than these. Also, beware of FOM specs that are misleading – filmless always have a higher FOM but a shorter shelf life.
Alex –
I will start off by saying I got a sweet black friday deal on these, close to half off. I have always wanted bino's but the list price being that of a decent used car was just too much for me to ever pull the trigger. But I have to say, these are pretty dang awesome. The bravo tubes definitely have two sizable blemishes in them (one in each tube) but they are mostly off to the peripheral of your viewing area. I would be lying if I said I didn't notice them, especially after using a nice PVS14 tube before getting these. But after a while you really don't even register that they are there, and the price cut for these two tiny blemishes are 100% worth it. I wish I had saved my money on the PVS14 monocular and went with bino's like these from the beginning. They feel well built, strong, and function as you would expect for something that costs as much as a used car. As far as you performance goes, they are definitely gen-3 tubes. You can easily see in the dark with any amount of ambient moonlight/starlight and for indoor areas it comes with a IR light that you can switch on by pulling out the On/Off know and rotating to a further position (so you don't accidentally turn it on unintentionally) which is nice. Being able to have depth perception while using night vision is a complete game changer. I can easily make late night runs to the kitchen, make something to eat, and clean up with the lights in my house completely blacked out. Are they awesome? Heck yes. Are they expensive? Heck yes. Is being able to see in the dark while others cannot worth it to you? Up to you, but I am very happy with my purchase!
Alex –
I will start off by saying I got a sweet black friday deal on these, close to half off. I have always wanted bino's but the list price being that of a decent used car was just too much for me to ever pull the trigger. But I have to say, these are pretty dang awesome. The bravo tubes definitely have two sizable blemishes in them (one in each tube) but they are mostly off to the peripheral of your viewing area. I would be lying if I said I didn't notice them, especially after using a nice PVS14 tube before getting these. But after a while you really don't even register that they are there, and the price cut for these two tiny blemishes is 100% worth it. I wish I had saved my money on the PVS14 monocular and went with bino's like these from the beginning. They feel well built, strong, and function as you would expect for something that costs as much as a used car. As far as you performance goes, they are definitely gen-3 tubes. You can easily see in the dark with any amount of ambient moonlight/starlight and for indoor areas it comes with a IR light that you can switch on by pulling out the On/Off knob and rotating to a third position (so you don't accidentally turn it on unintentionally) which is nice. I have now used gen3 green phosphor and now white phosphor, and while objects do appear slightly more crisp with more detail with the white phosphor, I like the green phosphor just as much and don't notice a ton of difference. Green phosphor makes it FEEL more like night vision, probably due to nostalgia playing splinter cell as a kid, so personally I don't see white phosphor as a necessity and perhaps not worth the additional price. But I would do your own research on that, just my opinion. Being able to have depth perception while using night vision is a complete game changer. I can easily make late night runs to the kitchen, make something to eat, and clean up with the lights in my house completely blacked out. Are they awesome? Heck yes. Are they expensive? Heck yes. Is being able to see in the dark while others cannot worth it to you? Up to you, but I am very happy with my purchase! Optics Planet came through clutch with this deal, probably would never actually gone through with a purchase like this otherwise.