AN/PVS-7

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
Type	Passive/Active
Place of origin	United States
Category	Head-mountable
Service history
In service	1988–present[1]
Used by	United States Armed Forces Philippine Army Argentine Army Canadian Forces Australian Army
Wars	United States invasion of Panama Persian Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War
Production history
Designer	ITT Industries Litton Industries[2]
Designed	1982
Manufacturer	ITT Industries Litton Industries Northrop Grumman L3 Communications Armasight, Inc
Variants	AN/PVS-7A AN/PVS-7B AN/PVS-7C AN/PVS-7D
Specifications
Weight	520 grams (680 grams including head mount)
Dimensions (L×H×W)	5.8" x 3.1" x 6.1"
Resolution (lp/mm)	>64 lp/mm
Tube form factor	18mm
Field of vision (°)	40 degrees
Range of detection	325m (Starlight)
Range of recognition	225m (Starlight)
System zoom	1×
Generation	2 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]

In accordance with the Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS), the "AN/PVS-7" designation represents the 7th design of an Army-Navy electronic device for portable visual detection equipment. The JETDS system also now is used to name all Department of Defense electronic systems.

Users

•  Argentina: Used by Argentine Army.
•  Australia
•  Canada
•  Philippines
•  United States
•  Croatia: Seen in several recent exhibitions.