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==== G24 ====
==== G24 ====
The G24 can be considered the most well known product of Wilcox.
[[File:L4g24FDE.jpg|thumb|Wilcox L4 G24|150px]]
 
One of the most well known mounts, it features height, pitch and distance adjustment, while being extremely lightweight. The flip up/down function on this mount requires depressing a button, which makes sure the device stays deployed or stowed regardless of mechanical force.
 
Several clones exist, ranging from cheaper low quality replicas to higher quality ones like the LWNVM by [[Argus]].
 
==== G01 ====
 
[[File:Wilcox L4 G01-T.jpg|thumb|150px|Wilcox L4 G01-T]]The Wilcox L4 G01 is intended to be used with [[AN/AVS-9]] binoculars, but instead of aviation for ground use to provide a more rugged mounting system than issued aviation HGU mounts.
 
A L4 G02 was produced with very slight differences to fit a [[AN/PVS-23]]. Both mounts come with a VAS shroud adapter interface.
 
The mount is powered by either a CR123 battery operated or via an ANVIS or similar battery-pack.
 
Compared to the newer GSGM, the mount requires interchangeable accessories to switch power source, while the GSGM features a simple switch allowing to switch between the two sources.
 
The mount features height adjustment that can be released and fixated by the lever at the top.


==== G11 ====
==== G11 ====
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==== G69 ====
==== G69 ====


==== GSGM ====
==== GSGM / DPAM ====
 
[[File:Wilcox GSGM.jpg|thumb|150px|Wilcox DPAM]]The Wilcox GSGM (Ground Spec Goggle Mount) and DPAM (Dual Power Aviators Mount) is the latest version of ball-detent mounting system next to the Wilcox AERONOX. The GSGM offers a more rugged and practical design compared to other ball-detent mounts and is compatible to most ball-detent interface NVGs. Originally it doesn’t come with any VAS shroud interface. Both Wilcox and Ops Core offer separate DPAM VAS insert adapters.
 
The mount is powered by either a CR123 battery or by ANVIS or similar battery packs. The power sources can be individually changed with a switch on the right side of the mount.
 
The mount features height adjustment that can be released and fixated by the lever at the top.


==== G22 ====
==== G22 ====

Latest revision as of 09:18, 23 May 2024

Wilcox Industries Corporation is a manufacturer of tactical equipment based in New Hampshire, U.S.A.

It offers a range of night vision related products like mounts and rifle mounted laser light modules.

Products[edit | edit source]

Mounts[edit | edit source]

G24[edit | edit source]

Wilcox L4 G24

One of the most well known mounts, it features height, pitch and distance adjustment, while being extremely lightweight. The flip up/down function on this mount requires depressing a button, which makes sure the device stays deployed or stowed regardless of mechanical force.

Several clones exist, ranging from cheaper low quality replicas to higher quality ones like the LWNVM by Argus.

G01[edit | edit source]

Wilcox L4 G01-T

The Wilcox L4 G01 is intended to be used with AN/AVS-9 binoculars, but instead of aviation for ground use to provide a more rugged mounting system than issued aviation HGU mounts.

A L4 G02 was produced with very slight differences to fit a AN/PVS-23. Both mounts come with a VAS shroud adapter interface.

The mount is powered by either a CR123 battery operated or via an ANVIS or similar battery-pack.

Compared to the newer GSGM, the mount requires interchangeable accessories to switch power source, while the GSGM features a simple switch allowing to switch between the two sources.

The mount features height adjustment that can be released and fixated by the lever at the top.

G11[edit | edit source]

G21[edit | edit source]

G29[edit | edit source]

G30[edit | edit source]

G69[edit | edit source]

GSGM / DPAM[edit | edit source]

Wilcox DPAM

The Wilcox GSGM (Ground Spec Goggle Mount) and DPAM (Dual Power Aviators Mount) is the latest version of ball-detent mounting system next to the Wilcox AERONOX. The GSGM offers a more rugged and practical design compared to other ball-detent mounts and is compatible to most ball-detent interface NVGs. Originally it doesn’t come with any VAS shroud interface. Both Wilcox and Ops Core offer separate DPAM VAS insert adapters.

The mount is powered by either a CR123 battery or by ANVIS or similar battery packs. The power sources can be individually changed with a switch on the right side of the mount.

The mount features height adjustment that can be released and fixated by the lever at the top.

G22[edit | edit source]

Weblinks[edit | edit source]