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. They were designed to replace the older AN/PVS-5 from the Vietnam War. 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. 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 Croatia: Seen in several recent exhibitions. Denmark: Used by Danish Home Guard Philippines Ukraine United States
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List of military electronics of the United States