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It is smaller and lighter than the [[AN/PVS-14]], yet features a comparable optical performance.
It is smaller and lighter than the [[AN/PVS-14]], yet features a comparable optical performance.


Two monocular devices can be combined into a binocular system using a mounting bridge what gives the ability to see stereoscopically but being heavier than dedicated binocular systems.
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 is equipped with an IR illuminator. It does not feature manual gain control.  
The MUM-14 is equipped with an IR illuminator. It does not feature manual gain control.  

Revision as of 09:36, 17 November 2022

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A MUM-14 next to a CR123A battery. The objective side is facing the camera.

The MUM-14 / Mini-14 is one of the smallest housings designed and developed by Nivisys, LLV. It is compatible to MX-10160 format image intensifier tubes.

It is smaller and lighter than the AN/PVS-14, yet features a comparable 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 is equipped with an IR illuminator. It does not feature manual gain control.

Extremely lightweight at ~270g and versatile, 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 NT940.

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A MUM-14 Setup: Crye Nightcap, Wilcox L4G24 mount, Wilcox 3-Hole shroud with lanyard, Wilcox Bayonet-Dovetail adapter, MUM-14 J-Arm, Training filter