GPNVG-18
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| GPNVG-18 | |
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| Manufacturer(s) | |
| Type | Panoramic |
| Tube Format | MX-10160 |
| FoV | 40° / 120° |
| Mount | Wilcox Dovetail or Ball Detent |
| Objective(s) | Proprietary |
| Eyepiece(s) | Proprietary |
Used by special forces around the world, the GPNVG-18 are the first panoramic night vision goggles developed for infantry use.
History
According to the firsthand account of a DEVGRU soldier who participated in the night raid of Osama Bin Laden's compound in May 2014, he and his team were using the GPNVG-18 for the operation.[1]
Pop Culture
The GPNVG-18 is featured in several movies:
- Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
It is furthermore featured in the video game Escape From Tarkov.[2]
