LITTON AN/PVS-18 night vision monocular US GEN 3

GENUINE LITTON M983 / PVS-18 NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR – US MADE GEN 3

American-made Litton M983 / PVS-18 housing with Litton 851 Gen 3 analogue ANVIS tube. Autogain model with built-in IR illuminator.

This is the same type of monocular used in NZDF service until around 2015–16. Originally introduced in the mid-2000s and often issued to Special Forces units, these were valued for their submersible design (rated waterproof, though I have not tested this myself).

Unit is in excellent working order and comes with upgrades and accessories.

Specifications:

Litton 851 Gen 3 green phosphor tube (MX10160)

Resolution: 64 lp/mm

SNR: 21

FOM: 1344

Gain: 50k–70k

EBI: 2.5

Halo: 1.25

Essentially an old-school ANVIS spec tube

One small blemish in Zone 3 – not noticeable in use

Upgrades and inclusions:

Aftermarket Wilcox dovetail shoe mounts

Norotos Rhino NVG mount

Ops-Core Bump helmet size XL (non-ballistic) with spare replacement pads

Act In Black replacement objective lens (near new)

Original issued Litton lens also included (cosmetic wear)

Soft carry case

Lens protector, bikini covers, lanyards

Tube is clear with strong performance

Reason for sale: I have upgraded to a Gen 3 PVS-14.

This is a rare opportunity to own a genuine Litton PVS-18 system with high-performance Gen 3 tube. Hard to find in New Zealand due to US export restrictions.

Serious Buyers are welcome to test if required.