Nocturn Industries is a small innovative company that produces quality night vision at a reasonable price. At Shot Show, Nocturn Industries announced the new metal Samurai and Manticore along with the Daisho bridge. The Samurai and Manticore will now feature aluminum housings, and both will be dual-tube setups. At the same time, the Daisho bridge will allow you to turn mono night vision into a bino night vision setup.
By Drew Bryant January 29th, 2023, theloadoutblog.com
Nocturn Industries is a small innovative company that produces quality night vision at a reasonable price. At Shot Show, Nocturn Industries announced the new metal Samurai and Manticore along with the Daisho bridge. The Samurai and Manticore will now feature aluminum housings. At the same time, the Daisho bridge will allow you to turn mono night vision into a bino night vision setup.
Below are the product descriptions for the new Samurai and Manticore.
Product Description
UANVB-OC “Samurai”
The “Samurai” is a patent pending articulating binocular system. The goggle is made of high-strength hybrid fiber reinforced injection molded polymer and paired with a full suite of outboard controls, utilized via the proprietary control pack.
The outboard control pack comes in an analog or digital control configuration and is powered by either 2X CR123A or 4X AA. This outboard control pack enables the user to control the goggle from the rear of their helmet system. Moving the controls to the end of the helmet enables the user to maintain situational awareness and positive control of a weapon while adjusting settings. The outboard control pack allows for manual gain adjustment, activation of the IR illuminator, and control of goggle power state.
IPD Stops
The articulating design allows users to use one eye or both eyes enabling the simultaneous use of a thermal optic or other non-passive aiming systems. This also enables users to operate vehicles without limiting head space by eliminating the need to stow the unit upright or to tuck the pods against the helmet when stowed. Upon stow each pod has individual power cutoff to negate backsplash or any accidental tube exposure.
Durability / Ingress rating
This unit is lightweight without compromising strength. It is rugged and exceeds MIL-STD-810H drop testing, plus it has been further drop tested to meet the NATO 1.5 meter firearms drop test standard. The Samurai has a water ingress rating that also exceeds MIL-STD-810H and IP68.
On Board IR Illuminator
The goggle is equipped with an onboard infrared illuminator that can quickly be activated for immediate flood illumination.
Articulation/ Pod Shut-off
A patent pending new “Friction Lock Interpupillary Adjustment” feature allows users to quickly and easily set IP to stop distance with a simple rotate into place and forget design. No tools or knobs are required.
UANVB-FC “Manticore”
The Manticore is an articulating binocular housing made of high-strength hybrid fiber-reinforced injection molded polymer with a full suite of onboard digital controls. Using cutting-edge polymer and manufacturing methods, an ultra-lightweight and robust design is achieved, including an optimal single-piece pod geometry.
IPD Stops
A patent pending new “Friction Lock Interpupillary Adjustment” feature allows users to quickly and easily set IP to stop distance with a simple rotate into place and forget design. No tools or knobs are required.
Durability/ Ingress rating
This unit is lightweight without compromising strength. It is rugged and exceeds MIL-STD-810H drop testing, plus it has been further drop tested to meet the NATO 1.5 meter firearms drop test standard. The Manticore has a water ingress rating that also exceeds MIL-STD-810H, and IP68.
Articulation/ Pod Shut-off
The articulating design allows users to use one eye or both eyes enabling the simultaneous use of a thermal optic or other non-passive aiming systems. This also enables users to operate vehicles without limiting head space by eliminating the need to stow the unit upright or to tuck the pods against the helmet when stowed. Upon stow each pod has individual power cutoff to negate backsplash, or any accidental tube exposure.
On-Board digital controls/ features
The Manticore has a conveniently placed array of tactile push button controls. These controls allow for manual gain adjustment, activation of the on-board IR illuminator, and control of the goggles power state. The goggle also has low battery and IR illuminator indicators to give the user indication of low power state and activation of the IR illuminator.
The Daisho Bridge
The Daisho Bridge will allow you to Connect two Tanto monoculars to form an articulating set of night vision.
Most of these products are scheduled to be released in 120 days or later this year. Here is the pricing:
• Aluminum Katana $2024
• Aluminum Samurai $2524
• Aluminum Manticore $2424
• Chimera bridge $2500
• Daisho bridge $650
For more on Nocturn Industries and its upcoming products, click here.
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