The AN/PEQ-5, also known as the 'Carbine Visible Laser (CVL)', is a laser sight manufactured by Insight Technology. In accordance with the Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS), the "AN/PEQ-5" designation represents the 5th design of an Army-Navy electronic device for portable laser combination equipment. The JETDS system also now is used to name all Department of Defense electronic systems.
Overview The sight is mil-spec and projects a visible red dot. The unit is the Carbine Visible Laser or CVL version of the larger AN/PEQ-2, and is found in the SOPMOD Block I kit for use by the U.S. military. The unit comprises a single rugged box that houses a visible red laser, which mounts to a weapon using a MIL-STD-1913 rail. The one major difference between the PEQ-5 and the larger PEQ-2, is the PEQ-5 lacks the IR illuminator/target designator which is only visible through night vision devices. This feature is primarily used to aid with aiming while using night vision. Both are products of Insight Technologies.
See also
AN/PEQ-6 AN/PEQ-15 AN/PEQ-16 List of military electronics of the United States Joint Electronics Type Designation System – Unclassified designation system for United States military electronic equipment
References
External links Holographic Red Dot Sight