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The Thales Lucie is a night vision device developed and designed by Thales in France in 1996. It is a LPNVG (Low Profile Night Vision Goggle) Bi-Ocular system and has been used since then by British, French and German armed forces.
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 Lucie comes typically with a Gen2+ Photonis XD4 or Photonis XR5 MX-10130 format tubes. It is powered by a single AA battery 1,5V or 3,6V and offer 60/100hrs operation time at 20°C. The housing features an IR LED illuminator and a BSP sensor. The goggles turn off automatically after 30 seconds if the environmental lights are brighter than 10lux. Dioptric adjustment goes from -5 to +3. However the IPD is not adjustable doe its folded optical internals and design.
The LUCIE are usually 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 due 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 system is powered by a single AA battery 1,5V or 3,6V offering 60/100hrs operation time at 20°C. The goggles feature a morse signaling IR LED press button illuminator and can be switched continuously by the main power button. The housing features a auto-shutoff sensor turning the goggles automatically off after 30 seconds if the environmental lights are brighter than 10lux.
 
[[File:Thales Lucie Internals.jpg|thumb|Internals of Thales Lucie|alt=]]


==== Dimensions: ====
==== Dimensions: ====
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File:Thales Lucie Skullcrusher Headmount.jpg|Thales Lucie Headmount/Skullcrusher
File:Thales Lucie Skullcrusher Headmount.jpg|Thales Lucie Headmount/Skullcrusher
File:Thales Lucie Interchangeable Helmet-Mount.jpg|Thales Lucie interchangeable Helmet-Mount
File:Thales Lucie Interchangeable Helmet-Mount.jpg|Thales Lucie Helmet Mount
File:Thales Lucie Hemlet-Claw for usage without VAS shrouds.jpg|Thales Lucie Helmet-Claw for usage without VAS shrouds
File:Thales Lucie Hemlet-Claw for usage without VAS shrouds.jpg|Thales Lucie Helmet Claw
File:Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Mount.jpg|Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Mount
File:Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Claw.jpg|Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Claw
File:Thales Lucie Eyecups V1.jpg|Thales Lucie Eyecups V1
File:Thales Lucie Eyecups V2.jpg|Thales Lucie Eyecups V2
File:Thales Lucie Eyecups V2.jpg|Thales Lucie Eyecups V2
File:Thales Lucie Eyecups V1.jpg|Thales Lucie Eyecups V1
File:Thales Lucie Oculars Cover.jpg|Thales Lucie Oculars Cover
File:Thales Lucie Daycaps With Central ND Filter.jpg|Thales Lucie Objetive Daycaps With Central ND Filter
File:Thales Lucie User Handbook.jpg|Thales Lucie User Handbook
File:Thales Lucie User Handbook.jpg|Thales Lucie User Handbook
File:Thales Lucie Carrying Bag.jpg|Thales Lucie Carrying Bag
File:Thales Lucie Carrying Bag.jpg|Thales Lucie Carrying Bag
File:Thales Lucie Oculars Cover.jpg
File:Thales Lucie x3.8 Magnifier.jpg|Thales Lucie x3.8 Magnifier
File:Thales Lucie Daycaps With Central ND Filter.jpg
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=== Mounting ===
=== Mounting ===
The Lucie features a proprietary head-mounting system / accessories and is interchangeable for VAS shrouds or Helmets without shrouds with the Helmet-claw.
The LUCIE features a proprietary head-mounting system / accessories and is interchangeable for VAS shrouds or Helmets without shrouds with the Helmet-claw.


Both mounting systems (Skullcrusher/Helmet-Mount) offer a magnetic on/off feature when flipped up, the device turns automatically off by the magnetic mechanism.
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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File:Thales Lucie Setup With Crye Nightcap, Interchangeable Helmet-Mount.jpg|Thales Lucie Setup with interchangeable Helmet-Mount on a Crye Nightcap
File:Thales Lucie Setup With Crye Nightcap, Interchangeable Helmet-Mount.jpg|Thales Lucie Setup with interchangeable Helmet-Mount on a Crye Nightcap
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== See Also ==
* [[Simrad GN-1]]


[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Devices]]

Latest revision as of 19:39, 9 May 2025

Lucie
Lucie image
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 are usually 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 due 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 system is powered by a single AA battery 1,5V or 3,6V offering 60/100hrs operation time at 20°C. The goggles feature a morse signaling IR LED press button illuminator and can be switched continuously by the main power button. The housing features a auto-shutoff sensor turning the goggles automatically off after 30 seconds if the environmental lights are brighter than 10lux.

Internals of Thales Lucie

Dimensions:

  • 126mm long
  • 68mm wide
  • 75mm tall

Accessories

  • Thales Lucie Headmount/Skullcrusher

    Thales Lucie Headmount/Skullcrusher

  • Thales Lucie Helmet Mount

    Thales Lucie Helmet Mount

  • Thales Lucie Helmet Claw

    Thales Lucie Helmet Claw

  • Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Mount

    Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Mount

  • Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Claw

    Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Claw

  • Thales Lucie Eyecups V1

    Thales Lucie Eyecups V1

  • Thales Lucie Eyecups V2

    Thales Lucie Eyecups V2

  • Thales Lucie Oculars Cover

    Thales Lucie Oculars Cover

  • Thales Lucie Objetive Daycaps With Central ND Filter

    Thales Lucie Objetive Daycaps With Central ND Filter

  • Thales Lucie User Handbook

    Thales Lucie User Handbook

  • Thales Lucie Carrying Bag

    Thales Lucie Carrying Bag

  • Thales Lucie x3.8 Magnifier

    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.

  • Thales Lucie Skullcrusher Setup

    Thales Lucie Skullcrusher Setup

  • Thales Lucie Setup with interchangeable Helmet-Mount on a Crye Nightcap

    Thales Lucie Setup with interchangeable Helmet-Mount on a Crye Nightcap

See Also

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