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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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|type=Monocular
|format=MX-10160
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The MUM-14, also referred to as MiNi-14, standing for ''Multi-Use Mini Monocular'' is one of the smallest housings developed and designed by [https://www.nv-intl.com/wiki/index.php/Insight_Technology‘s Insight Technology] which was acquired by [https://www.nv-intl.com/wiki/index.php/L3Harris 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 [https://www.nv-intl.com/wiki/index.php/Nivisys_Industries_LLV 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 (MIL-STD-810G)
* [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 ==
]]
 
<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]

  • 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

    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

  • 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

    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

  • Weapon-Scope Mounted Setup: Vector Optics 1.2-6x24IR Scope with MUM-14 behind

    Weapon-Scope Mounted Setup: Vector Optics 1.2-6x24IR Scope with MUM-14 behind

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.

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