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The Thales | The Thales Angénieux LUCIE is a night vision device developed and designed by Thales in France in 1996. It is categorized as a LPNVG (Low Profile Night Vision Goggle) Bi-Ocular system and has been used since then by British, French and German armed forces. | ||
== Technical Data == | == Technical Data == | ||
The | The LUCIE usually are equipped with Gen2+ Photonis XD4 or XR5 MX-10130 format image tubes, in rare cases a Gen3 is installed OEM. The eyepieces are by design in a fixed IPD setting doe folded optical internals offering a wide but short eye-box for universal fit. Dioptric adjustment goes from -5 to +3 with a eye-relief around 17mm. The LUCIE is powered by a single AA battery 1,5V or 3,6V offering 60/100hrs operation time at 20°C. The goggles feature an morse signaling IR LED press button illuminator and can be turned on for continuous by main power button. Auto magnetic stowe position shut-off with the helmet mount or facemask. Auto-Shutoff sensor turning the goggles automatically off after 30 seconds if the environmental lights are brighter than 10lux. | ||
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Revision as of 14:52, 9 May 2025
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| Manufacturer(s) | |
| Type | Bi-ocular |
| Tube Format | MX-10130 |
| FoV | 51° / 51° |
| Mount | Proprietary |
| Objective(s) | Proprietary |
| Eyepiece(s) | Proprietary |
| Weight | 435 g |
The Thales Angénieux LUCIE is a night vision device developed and designed by Thales in France in 1996. It is categorized as a LPNVG (Low Profile Night Vision Goggle) Bi-Ocular system and has been used since then by British, French and German armed forces.
Technical Data
The LUCIE usually are equipped with Gen2+ Photonis XD4 or XR5 MX-10130 format image tubes, in rare cases a Gen3 is installed OEM. The eyepieces are by design in a fixed IPD setting doe folded optical internals offering a wide but short eye-box for universal fit. Dioptric adjustment goes from -5 to +3 with a eye-relief around 17mm. The LUCIE is powered by a single AA battery 1,5V or 3,6V offering 60/100hrs operation time at 20°C. The goggles feature an morse signaling IR LED press button illuminator and can be turned on for continuous by main power button. Auto magnetic stowe position shut-off with the helmet mount or facemask. Auto-Shutoff sensor turning the goggles automatically off after 30 seconds if the environmental lights are brighter than 10lux.
Dimensions:
- 126mm long
- 68mm wide
- 75mm tall
Accessories
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Thales Lucie Headmount/Skullcrusher
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Thales Lucie Helmet Mount
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Thales Lucie Helmet Claw
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Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Mount
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Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Claw
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Thales Lucie Eyecups V1
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Thales Lucie Eyecups V2
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Thales Lucie Oculars Cover
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Thales Lucie Objetive Daycaps With Central ND Filter
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Thales Lucie User Handbook
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Thales Lucie Carrying Bag
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Thales Lucie x3.8 Magnifier
Mounting
The Lucie features a proprietary head-mounting system / accessories and is interchangeable for VAS shrouds or Helmets without shrouds with the Helmet-claw.
All mounting systems (Skullcrusher/Helmet-Mounts) offer a magnetic on/off feature when flipped up, the device turns automatically off by the magnetic mechanism.
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Thales Lucie Skullcrusher Setup
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Thales Lucie Setup with interchangeable Helmet-Mount on a Crye Nightcap
