The MIRIR Thermal Weapon Sight is part of a family of thermal weapon sights introduced to the domestic U.S. via Qioptics. The family includes the MIRIR Thermal Weapon Sight, The MIRIR CQB Thermal Weapon Sight ( designed for shorter range surveillance and target engagement ), the MIRIR+ ( slightly improved range over the MIRIR ) and the SMIRIR Thermal Weapon Sight ( which has a "low profile" and low centre of mass ) but the same performance as the MIRIR+. All MIRIR thermal sights utilize a low power uncooled IR thermal core and state-of-the-art optics for excellent detection.
The fully ruggedized and qualified designs offer image optimization features and 24 hour operational capability. Objective lens options include a 9° field of view x2.7 magnification for the MIRIR, a 24° field of view for the MIRIR CQB, a 6.7° field of view for the MIRIR+, and 6.7° FOV for the SMIRIR.
Interface brackets are available to mount MIRIR sights to a wide variety of different weapons.
The low power consumption of this technology allows the MIRIR to operate with only 4 commercially available AA batteries, greatly reducing through life costs.
I personally viewed through a MIRIR thermal sight and found it impressive. The image was very clear for an uncooled core, and the zoom features and controls worked flawlessly. Other controls and settings were easily manipulated.
Overall, the MIRIR was a well thought-out, ruggidized and user friendly thermal weapon sight.
It is an excellent choice for surveillance and target engagement.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
MUNS PVS-27 offers slightly more magnification than the UNS PVS-22
For the shooter who wants a little more than what the PVS-22 has to offer, there is the Magnum Universal Night Vision or MUNS. Just like it's little brother, the Magnum Universal Night Sight™ (MUNS™) utilizes a full MIL-SPEC Gen 3 (AUTOGATED PINNACLE®) image intensifier tube, an extremely fast f/1.0 catadioptric lens for a brighter and sharper image in starlight, and patented permanent boresight alignment technology. The MUNS™, however, gathers twice as much light as the AN/PVS-22 Universal Night Sight™ (UNS™) PINNACLE® and can be used against targets at 1.5 times the range of the AN/PVS-22.
Spending a little more money might be worth the performance value. If you're considering a PVS-22, I recommend taking a look at the PVS-27 before making your
decision.
Cheers.
Spending a little more money might be worth the performance value. If you're considering a PVS-22, I recommend taking a look at the PVS-27 before making your
decision.
Cheers.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Kind of important and noteworthy news regarding the night vision industry that I failed to mention. My bad.
LOS ANGELES -- April 22, 2008 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) announced today that it has completed the sale of its Electro-Optical Systems business for $175 million in cash to L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL). Electro-Optical Systems produces night vision and applied optics products.
LOS ANGELES -- April 22, 2008 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) announced today that it has completed the sale of its Electro-Optical Systems business for $175 million in cash to L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL). Electro-Optical Systems produces night vision and applied optics products.
Monday, March 30, 2009
The PVS-7 5X 135mm Catadioptric Lens Binocular Gen 3 PINNACLE® is the perfect tool for passive, long-range night time surveillance.
A catadioptric optical system is one where lenses and curved mirrors are used to form the Image-forming optical system. Catadioptric systems are commonly used in telescopes and in lightweight, long focal length lenses for cameras.
The 5x Catadioptric lens replaces the standard 1x lens of the standard issue PVS-7B/D goggle type converting it into a binocular. The optical design is a fast f/1.6 in a package with a total length of only 3.5” and a weight of 520 grams. The design exhibits low chromatic aberration, and provides crisp imagery over its full 450-910nm (extended blue) operating range.
A catadioptric optical system is one where lenses and curved mirrors are used to form the Image-forming optical system. Catadioptric systems are commonly used in telescopes and in lightweight, long focal length lenses for cameras.
The 5x Catadioptric lens replaces the standard 1x lens of the standard issue PVS-7B/D goggle type converting it into a binocular. The optical design is a fast f/1.6 in a package with a total length of only 3.5” and a weight of 520 grams. The design exhibits low chromatic aberration, and provides crisp imagery over its full 450-910nm (extended blue) operating range.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
I try not to make entries about Thermal equipment on this blog, but found the NEW Multi-Purpose Thermal-Eye™ Renegade-320 worthy of an entry. The Renegade came out in late 2008 and combines the ergonomic features of a handheld and the convenience of weapon mounting, but is really more of weapons based Thermal device. It is based on the proven 320 x 240 Thermal-Eye™ 4500 Amorphous Silicon microbolometer core.
I personally had the opportunity to play around with one of these and I was impressed. The zoom was very workable, the features offered on the system made sense, and the image capture and USB connectivity were a relief. Finally, a thermal imager that you can just plug into your USB connection. I did not get the opportunity to mount it and fire it at a range, so that part of my review you'll have to do without, but the system as a whole is excellent and I would certainly consider it over the SPECTERIR, which is now pending extinction.
The two things I did not care for were the flip up lens cap and the battery installation box/area. The flip-up lens was sort of clunky and floppy. It was kind of a nuisance really. The battery box was not only difficult to find, but also difficult to open and get the batteries in.
Overall, the Renegade is a state-of-the-art thermal imaging device (weapon sight really) and has the features you would expect in an up to date thermal device and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to purchase a Thermal weapon sight.
I personally had the opportunity to play around with one of these and I was impressed. The zoom was very workable, the features offered on the system made sense, and the image capture and USB connectivity were a relief. Finally, a thermal imager that you can just plug into your USB connection. I did not get the opportunity to mount it and fire it at a range, so that part of my review you'll have to do without, but the system as a whole is excellent and I would certainly consider it over the SPECTERIR, which is now pending extinction.
The two things I did not care for were the flip up lens cap and the battery installation box/area. The flip-up lens was sort of clunky and floppy. It was kind of a nuisance really. The battery box was not only difficult to find, but also difficult to open and get the batteries in.
Overall, the Renegade is a state-of-the-art thermal imaging device (weapon sight really) and has the features you would expect in an up to date thermal device and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to purchase a Thermal weapon sight.
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