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The Thales Lucie is a | The Thales Lucie is a night vision device developed and designed by Thales in France in 1996. It is a LPNVG (Low Profile Night Vision Goggle) Bi-Ocular system and has been used since then by British, French and German armed forces. | ||
== Technical Data == | |||
The Lucie comes typically with a Gen2+ Photonis XD4 or Photonis XR5 MX-10130 format tubes. It is powered by a single AA battery 1,5V or 3,6V and offer 60/100hrs operation time at 20°C. The housing features an IR LED illuminator and a Auto-Shutoff sensor. The goggles turn off automatically after 30 seconds if the environmental lights are brighter than 10lux. Dioptric adjustment goes from -5 to +3. However the IPD is not adjustable due to the folded design of the optical internals. | |||
[[File:Thales Lucie Internals.jpg|thumb|Internals of Thales Lucie|alt=]] | |||
==== Dimensions: ==== | |||
* 126mm long | |||
* 68mm wide | |||
* 75mm tall | |||
== Accessories == | == Accessories == | ||
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<gallery mode="packed"> | <gallery mode="packed"> | ||
File:Thales Lucie Skullcrusher Headmount.jpg|Thales Lucie Headmount/Skullcrusher | File:Thales Lucie Skullcrusher Headmount.jpg|Thales Lucie Headmount/Skullcrusher | ||
File:Thales Lucie Interchangeable Helmet-Mount.jpg|Thales Lucie | File:Thales Lucie Interchangeable Helmet-Mount.jpg|Thales Lucie Helmet Mount | ||
File:Thales Lucie Hemlet-Claw for usage without VAS shrouds.jpg|Thales Lucie | File:Thales Lucie Hemlet-Claw for usage without VAS shrouds.jpg|Thales Lucie Helmet Claw | ||
File:Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Mount.jpg|Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Mount | |||
File:Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Claw.jpg|Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Claw | |||
File:Thales Lucie Eyecups V1.jpg|Thales Lucie Eyecups V1 | |||
File:Thales Lucie Eyecups V2.jpg|Thales Lucie Eyecups V2 | File:Thales Lucie Eyecups V2.jpg|Thales Lucie Eyecups V2 | ||
File:Thales Lucie | File:Thales Lucie Oculars Cover.jpg|Thales Lucie Oculars Cover | ||
File:Thales Lucie Daycaps With Central ND Filter.jpg|Thales Lucie Objetive Daycaps With Central ND Filter | |||
File:Thales Lucie User Handbook.jpg|Thales Lucie User Handbook | File:Thales Lucie User Handbook.jpg|Thales Lucie User Handbook | ||
File:Thales Lucie Carrying Bag.jpg|Thales Lucie Carrying Bag | File:Thales Lucie Carrying Bag.jpg|Thales Lucie Carrying Bag | ||
File:Thales Lucie x3.8 Magnifier.jpg|Thales Lucie x3.8 Magnifier | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Mounting == | === Mounting === | ||
The Lucie features a proprietary head-mounting system / accessories and is interchangeable for VAS shrouds or Helmets without shrouds with the Helmet-claw. | The Lucie features a proprietary head-mounting system / accessories and is interchangeable for VAS shrouds or Helmets without shrouds with the Helmet-claw. | ||
All mounting systems (Skullcrusher/Helmet-Mounts) offer a magnetic on/off feature when flipped up, the device turns automatically off by the magnetic mechanism. | |||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="240"> | |||
File:Thales Lucie Skullcrusher Setup.jpg|Thales Lucie Skullcrusher Setup | |||
File:Thales Lucie Setup With Crye Nightcap, Interchangeable Helmet-Mount.jpg|Thales Lucie Setup with interchangeable Helmet-Mount on a Crye Nightcap | |||
</gallery> | |||
== See Also == | |||
* [[Simrad GN-1]] | |||
[[Category:Devices]] | [[Category:Devices]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:01, 18 April 2024
| Lucie | |
|---|---|
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| Manufacturer(s) | |
| Type | Bi-ocular |
| Tube Format | MX-10130 |
| FoV | 51° / 51° |
| Mount | Proprietary |
| Objective(s) | Proprietary |
| Eyepiece(s) | Proprietary |
| Weight | 435 g |
The Thales Lucie is a night vision device developed and designed by Thales in France in 1996. It is a LPNVG (Low Profile Night Vision Goggle) Bi-Ocular system and has been used since then by British, French and German armed forces.
Technical Data[edit | edit source]
The Lucie comes typically with a Gen2+ Photonis XD4 or Photonis XR5 MX-10130 format tubes. It is powered by a single AA battery 1,5V or 3,6V and offer 60/100hrs operation time at 20°C. The housing features an IR LED illuminator and a Auto-Shutoff sensor. The goggles turn off automatically after 30 seconds if the environmental lights are brighter than 10lux. Dioptric adjustment goes from -5 to +3. However the IPD is not adjustable due to the folded design of the optical internals.
Dimensions:[edit | edit source]
- 126mm long
- 68mm wide
- 75mm tall
Accessories[edit | edit source]
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Thales Lucie Headmount/Skullcrusher
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Thales Lucie Helmet Mount
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Thales Lucie Helmet Claw
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Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Mount
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Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Claw
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Thales Lucie Eyecups V1
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Thales Lucie Eyecups V2
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Thales Lucie Oculars Cover
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Thales Lucie Objetive Daycaps With Central ND Filter
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Thales Lucie User Handbook
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Thales Lucie Carrying Bag
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Thales Lucie x3.8 Magnifier
Mounting[edit | edit source]
The Lucie features a proprietary head-mounting system / accessories and is interchangeable for VAS shrouds or Helmets without shrouds with the Helmet-claw.
All mounting systems (Skullcrusher/Helmet-Mounts) offer a magnetic on/off feature when flipped up, the device turns automatically off by the magnetic mechanism.
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Thales Lucie Skullcrusher Setup
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Thales Lucie Setup with interchangeable Helmet-Mount on a Crye Nightcap
