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|name=GP/NVG-1 | |||
|manufacturer=Baird | |||
|manufacturer-name=|manufacturer-2=|manufacturer-name-2=|manufacturer-3=|manufacturer-name-3=|page=|image=Baird_GP-NVG-1_Front.Jpg | |||
|type=Bi-ocular | |||
|format=Litton M849 / EEV P8304P | |||
|fov-hor=40 | |||
|fov-ver=40 | |||
|mount=? | |||
|objectives=Proprietary | |||
|eyepieces=Proprietary | |||
|weight=450 | |||
}} | |||
The Baird GP/NVG-1 is a bi-ocular night vision device produced by the company Baird in the early 1980's in the United States. | The Baird GP/NVG-1 is a bi-ocular night vision device produced by the company Baird in the early 1980's in the United States. | ||
It uses an [[EEV]] M849 tube format, with a concave input. Contrary to belief, this means that the device does not accept standard [[MX-10130]] format image intensifiers used by the [[AN/PVS-7]]. | It uses an [[EEV]] P8304P / Litton M849 tube format, with a concave input. Contrary to belief, this means that the device does not accept standard [[MX-10130]] format image intensifiers used by the [[AN/PVS-7]]. | ||
The Baird was also produced both with and without a head-mount adapter. | The Baird was also produced both with and without a head-mount adapter. | ||
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* Adjustable diopters | * Adjustable diopters | ||
* Adjustable eye-to-eye distance | * Adjustable eye-to-eye distance | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The Baird corporation was founded around the late 70's or early 80's (uncertain as there is very limited information on it). | The Baird corporation was founded around the late 70's or early 80's (uncertain as there is very limited information on it). | ||
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The GP/NVG-1 was developed as a candidate for the [[AN/PVS-7|AN/PVS-7A]], however later the M972 / M973 developed by Litton was chosen instead.<ref>https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Infantry+night+vision+systems.-a09037406</ref> | The GP/NVG-1 was developed as a candidate for the [[AN/PVS-7|AN/PVS-7A]], however later the M972 / M973 developed by Litton was chosen instead.<ref>https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Infantry+night+vision+systems.-a09037406</ref> | ||
Baird has however delivered the GP/NVG-1 device to several militaries around the world, including Spain and Denmark. | |||
Baird has however delivered the GP/NVG-1 device to several militaries around the world, including Spain, Turkey and Denmark. | |||
The Baird corporation, together with the patent of the GP/NVG-1, was acquired by [[Litton Industries]] in 1996. It is uncertain if production of the GP/NVG-1 continued after that point. | The Baird corporation, together with the patent of the GP/NVG-1, was acquired by [[Litton Industries]] in 1996. It is uncertain if production of the GP/NVG-1 continued after that point. | ||
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File:Baird GP-NVG-1 Tube Receptacle(2).JPG | File:Baird GP-NVG-1 Tube Receptacle(2).JPG | ||
File:Baird GP-NVG-1 Lens Assembly.JPG | File:Baird GP-NVG-1 Lens Assembly.JPG | ||
Baird GP-NVG-1 Head Mount.JPG | File:Baird GP-NVG-1 Head Mount.JPG | ||
Baird GP-NVG-1 Transport Bag (1).JPG | File:Baird GP-NVG-1 Transport Bag (1).JPG | ||
Baird GP-NVG-1 Transport Bag (2).JPG | File:Baird GP-NVG-1 Transport Bag (2).JPG | ||
File: | File:EEV M849 Screen Side.JPG | ||
File: | File:EEV M849 Photocathode Side.JPG | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
# [https://patents.google.com/patent/US4463252A/en Patent for the GP/NVG-1] | # [https://patents.google.com/patent/US4463252A/en Patent for the GP/NVG-1 on Google Patents] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:40, 18 November 2023
| GP/NVG-1 | |
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| Manufacturer(s) | |
| Type | Bi-ocular |
| Tube Format | Litton M849 / EEV P8304P |
| FoV | 40° / 40° |
| Mount | ? |
| Objective(s) | Proprietary |
| Eyepiece(s) | Proprietary |
| Weight | 450 g |
The Baird GP/NVG-1 is a bi-ocular night vision device produced by the company Baird in the early 1980's in the United States.
It uses an EEV P8304P / Litton M849 tube format, with a concave input. Contrary to belief, this means that the device does not accept standard MX-10130 format image intensifiers used by the AN/PVS-7.
The Baird was also produced both with and without a head-mount adapter.
The device is powered by an E132 battery, which seems to be almost nonexistent today. However, it works with a few select alternative batteries still in production, including the Varta 6237.
Features[edit | edit source]
- Single E132 battery
- Ir illuminator
- Adjustable diopters
- Adjustable eye-to-eye distance
History[edit | edit source]
The Baird corporation was founded around the late 70's or early 80's (uncertain as there is very limited information on it).
The GP/NVG-1 was developed as a candidate for the AN/PVS-7A, however later the M972 / M973 developed by Litton was chosen instead.[1]
Baird has however delivered the GP/NVG-1 device to several militaries around the world, including Spain, Turkey and Denmark.
The Baird corporation, together with the patent of the GP/NVG-1, was acquired by Litton Industries in 1996. It is uncertain if production of the GP/NVG-1 continued after that point.
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