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The U.S. military introduced and popularized a modular system where a shroud is bolted to the front of the helmet, which then allows attaching a compatible mount with a simple locking mechanism. Russian ground force helmets such as the 6B47 and LShZ use a shroud that accepts the same mounts, with some visual differences. | The U.S. military introduced and popularized a modular system where a shroud is bolted to the front of the helmet, which then allows attaching a compatible mount with a simple locking mechanism. Russian ground force helmets such as the 6B47 and LShZ use a shroud that accepts the same mounts, with some visual differences. | ||
==== Russian Aviation Shroud | ==== Russian Aviation Shroud ==== | ||
This shroud is found on Russian aviator helmets, being used with the ONV-1 Skosok, GEO-NVG1, and GEO-ONV1 goggles. It is attached higher on the helmet than the US type. | This shroud is found on Russian aviator helmets, being used with the ONV-1 Skosok, GEO-NVG1, and GEO-ONV1 goggles. It is attached higher on the helmet than the US type.<ref>https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/47238/what-is-that-device-on-an-su-27-pilots-helmet</ref> | ||
== Device Interfaces == | == Device Interfaces == | ||
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==== Norotos Rhino ==== | ==== Norotos Rhino ==== | ||
[[Image:Norotos Rhino.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Norotos Rhino and USGI J-arm]] | |||
* Only supports pitch adjustment | * Only supports pitch adjustment | ||
* Patented force-to-overcome stowing mechanism | * Patented force-to-overcome stowing mechanism | ||
==== Norotos Rhino 2 ==== | ==== Norotos Rhino 2 ==== | ||
[[Image:RHNO II right side.png|thumb|150px|right|alt=Norotos Rhino 2|Norotos Rhino 2]] | |||
* Improved version of the Norotos Rhino | * Improved version of the Norotos Rhino | ||
* All features of Norotos Rhino, plus height adjustment | * All features of Norotos Rhino, plus height adjustment | ||
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=== Dovetail === | === Dovetail === | ||
* [[Wilcox#G24|Wilcox G24]] | |||
==== Cadex Low Pro ==== | ==== Cadex Low Pro ==== | ||
[[File:Cadex mount on helmet.jpg|thumb|Cadex Low Pro mounted on a PGD ARCH helmet|150px]] | |||
Although similar in adjustability and format to the G24 mount this one is slightly bulkier while certain features differ. Most notably the Low Pro uses force-to-overcome to flip the mount into stowed position while requiring depressing a button to release and fold down. This allows for quickly getting a device out of the way but ensuring it wont accidentally fall back down. Compared to the G24 the adjustability of height covers a larger span, making it suitable for bridged monocular setups and binocular housings that are particularly tall. | Although similar in adjustability and format to the G24 mount this one is slightly bulkier while certain features differ. Most notably the Low Pro uses force-to-overcome to flip the mount into stowed position while requiring depressing a button to release and fold down. This allows for quickly getting a device out of the way but ensuring it wont accidentally fall back down. Compared to the G24 the adjustability of height covers a larger span, making it suitable for bridged monocular setups and binocular housings that are particularly tall. | ||
=== Ball Detent === | === Ball Detent === | ||
* [[Wilcox#G01|Wilcox G01]] | |||
* [[Wilcox#GSGM / DPAM|Wilcox GSGM / DPAM]] | |||
The ball detent mounting system was introduced to the U.S. military with the [[AN/AVS-6]] aviator binoculars, but later adopted by some ground forces as well. Today, even civilian search and rescue pilots rely on this system. | The ball detent mounting system was introduced to the U.S. military with the [[AN/AVS-6]] aviator binoculars, but later adopted by some ground forces as well. Today, even civilian search and rescue pilots rely on this system. | ||
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==== <big>ANVIS Issued HGU Aviator Mount</big> ==== | ==== <big>ANVIS Issued HGU Aviator Mount</big> ==== | ||
[[File:HGU ANVIS Mount (Ground Spec Interchanged).jpg|thumb|HGU ANVIS Mount (Ground Spec Interchanged)]]The original mount developed for the HGU | [[File:HGU ANVIS Mount (Ground Spec Interchanged).jpg|thumb|150px|HGU ANVIS Mount (Ground Spec Interchanged)]]The original mount developed for the HGU helmet system and the [[AN/AVS-6]]. | ||
==== Other Mounts ==== | ==== Other Mounts ==== | ||
Latest revision as of 09:18, 23 May 2024
A mount connects a night vision device or J-arm to a shroud, which is typically bolted to a helmet. Different mounts offer various methods of adjustment, such as tilt and height adjustment. Many mounts provide a mechanism to fold the device upwards into a "stowed" position, where the device is kept clear of the user's eyes. This often includes mechanisms that turn the night vision device off when it is stowed.
Shroud[edit | edit source]
U.S. Shroud[edit | edit source]
The U.S. military introduced and popularized a modular system where a shroud is bolted to the front of the helmet, which then allows attaching a compatible mount with a simple locking mechanism. Russian ground force helmets such as the 6B47 and LShZ use a shroud that accepts the same mounts, with some visual differences.
Russian Aviation Shroud[edit | edit source]
This shroud is found on Russian aviator helmets, being used with the ONV-1 Skosok, GEO-NVG1, and GEO-ONV1 goggles. It is attached higher on the helmet than the US type.[1]
Device Interfaces[edit | edit source]
Over the years, different standards have been developed for the mechanical interfaces between the mount and the night vision device.
What all these interfaces have in common is that they securely attach the device to the mount, while giving the user the ability to quickly attach and remove it.
Bayonet[edit | edit source]
Norotos Rhino[edit | edit source]
- Only supports pitch adjustment
- Patented force-to-overcome stowing mechanism
Norotos Rhino 2[edit | edit source]
- Improved version of the Norotos Rhino
- All features of Norotos Rhino, plus height adjustment
- Also produced with Dovetail
Norotos TATM[edit | edit source]
Dovetail[edit | edit source]
Cadex Low Pro[edit | edit source]
Although similar in adjustability and format to the G24 mount this one is slightly bulkier while certain features differ. Most notably the Low Pro uses force-to-overcome to flip the mount into stowed position while requiring depressing a button to release and fold down. This allows for quickly getting a device out of the way but ensuring it wont accidentally fall back down. Compared to the G24 the adjustability of height covers a larger span, making it suitable for bridged monocular setups and binocular housings that are particularly tall.
Ball Detent[edit | edit source]
The ball detent mounting system was introduced to the U.S. military with the AN/AVS-6 aviator binoculars, but later adopted by some ground forces as well. Today, even civilian search and rescue pilots rely on this system.
In contrast to the Dovetail or Bayonet system the mounts do not feature pitch adjustment, with compatible devices solving pitch adjustment internally.
Ball detent mounts include contacts for power supply, which are interrupted when the device is folded into the stowed position. Thus, many devices using ball detent mounts don't feature an internal battery compartment, relying on the power supply of the mount alone.
When stowed, devices using ball detent are much closer to and further back on the helmet than with most Bayonet or Dovetail mounts, making them optimal for their originally intended use inside of vehicles.
ANVIS Issued HGU Aviator Mount[edit | edit source]
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The original mount developed for the HGU helmet system and the AN/AVS-6.
Other Mounts[edit | edit source]
- T-Mount
