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[[File:1262B9FD-6EB7-40E6-86DF-6ED9A5D1775F.png|thumb|A MUM-14 next to a CR123A battery. The objective side is facing the camera.]]
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|name=MUM-14
|manufacturer=Nivisys Industries LLV
|page=https://www.nivisys.com/en/products/night_vision_systems/mum_14_mini_monocular/
|image=MUM-14.png
|type=Monocular
|format=MX-10160
|fov-hor=40
|fov-ver=40
|mount=Mini Rail
|objectives=Proprietary
|eyepieces=Proprietary
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The MUM-14, also referred to as ''Mini-14'' is one of the smallest housings developed and designed by Insight Technology's which was acquired by L3 Technologies in 2010. Commercial and Law Enforcement Sales effort has partnered with Nivisys Industries to bring to market versatile night vision monoculars. Nowadays the MUM-14/Mini-14 are manufactured by [[Nivisys]], LLV. It is compatible to [[MX-10160]] format image intensifier tubes.  
The MUM-14 (''Multi-Use Mini Monocular 14,'' also referred to as Mini-14), was originally designed by [[Insight Technology]], but is nowadays being produced by [[Nivisys Industries LLV]].


It is smaller and lighter than the [[AN/PVS-14]], yet features a comparable optical performance and may even exceed it.
== Overview ==
It is smaller and lighter (~280g including the CR123A battery) than the [[AN/PVS-14]], yet features a comparable or even potentially better optical performance.  


Two monocular devices can be combined into a binocular system using a mounting bridge, and while giving the ability to see stereoscopically, it is heavier than dedicated binocular systems, and cannot be collimated.
Two monocular devices can be combined into a binocular system using a mounting bridge, and while giving the ability to see stereoscopically, it is heavier than dedicated binocular systems, and cannot be collimated.


Extremely lightweight at ~280g (including the CR123A battery) and versatile, the MUM-14 can be hand-held, head-mounted, helmet-mounted, camera/camcorder adapted or weapons mounted as a night scope.
The MUM-14 can be hand-held, head-mounted, helmet-mounted, camera/camcorder adapted or weapons mounted as a night scope.


[[IEA Mil-Optics GmbH]] rebranded it as ''Night-Tronic NT94''0.[[File:0186D002-3AA2-4713-9AAC-F46E841FD6B9.png|alt=|thumb|Dedicated MUM-14 Accessories: Daycap, Sacrificial lens, Training filter, Demist shield, Silence button, Eyecup, J-Arm]]
[[IEA Mil-Optics GmbH]] rebranded it as ''Night-Tronic NT94''0.


== Features: ==
== Features ==


* Integrated IR illuminator
* Integrated IR illuminator
* Ruggedized housing and optical performance exceed the mil-spec
* [http://everyspec.com/MIL-STD/MIL-STD-0800-0899/MIL-STD-810G_12306/ MIL-STD-810G] rated
* Waterproof up to 20m
* Waterproof up to 20m
* 40 degrees of FOV
* No [[External Gain Adjustment Circuit (EGAC)|manual-gain control]]
* No [[External Gain Adjustment Circuit (EGAC)|manual-gain control]]


[[File:0001A3CA-69AB-4D86-B74D-ACBB7935F3D3.png|thumb|Head-Mounted MUM-14 Setup: Crye Nightcap, Wilcox L4G24 mount, Wilcox 3-Hole shroud with lanyard, Wilcox Bayonet-Dovetail adapter, MUM-14 J-Arm, Training filter
== Gallery ==
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="240">
File:Dedicated MUM-14 Accessories.png|Dedicated MUM-14 Accessories: Daycap, Training filter, Sacrificial lens, IR flood, Bikini cover, AA battery adapter, Silence button, Demist shield, Eyecup, Weapon/Rail mount, J-Arm
File:Head-Mounted MUM-14 Setup.png|Head-Mounted MUM-14 Setup: Crye Nightcap, Wilcox L4G24 mount, Wilcox 3-Hole shroud with lanyard, Wilcox Bayonet-Dovetail adapter, MUM-14 J-Arm, Training filter
File:MUM-14 Weapons scope mounted.png|Weapon-Scope Mounted Setup: Vector Optics 1.2-6x24IR Scope with MUM-14 behind
</gallery>
== Other Manufacturers ==
=== Troya Tech Defense Ltd ===
[[Troya Tech Defense Ltd|Troya]] manufactures a clone of the MUM-14 under the name Tyto/M.
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Latest revision as of 17:09, 24 February 2023

MUM-14
MUM-14 image
Product Page
Manufacturer(s)
Type Monocular
Tube Format MX-10160
FoV 40° / 40°
Mount Mini Rail
Objective(s) Proprietary
Eyepiece(s) Proprietary


The MUM-14 (Multi-Use Mini Monocular 14, also referred to as Mini-14), was originally designed by Insight Technology, but is nowadays being produced by Nivisys Industries LLV.

Overview[edit | edit source]

It is smaller and lighter (~280g including the CR123A battery) than the AN/PVS-14, yet features a comparable or even potentially better optical performance.

Two monocular devices can be combined into a binocular system using a mounting bridge, and while giving the ability to see stereoscopically, it is heavier than dedicated binocular systems, and cannot be collimated.

The MUM-14 can be hand-held, head-mounted, helmet-mounted, camera/camcorder adapted or weapons mounted as a night scope.

IEA Mil-Optics GmbH rebranded it as Night-Tronic NT940.

Features[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Other Manufacturers[edit | edit source]

Troya Tech Defense Ltd[edit | edit source]

Troya manufactures a clone of the MUM-14 under the name Tyto/M.