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The 1PN63 or NPO-1 also known as "Quaker" (Kvaker) is a binocular headmounted night vision device of Soviet origin that utilizes an image intensifier called EPV22G. The EPV22G is a generation-0+/1+ (Single chamber electrostatically focused with S-20/25 photocathode, spherical photocathode and fiber optic input/output). The device was manufactured either by LZOS or ROMZ near the tail end of the cold war. The NPK-1 "Kanadit" (1K229 GRAU index) laser was issued alongside this device. While the 1PN63 sporadically pops up on the western market the NPK-1 has yet to bee seen. While the 1PN63 may look similar to the ON 1x20 civilian night vision device it is entirely distinct from that particular device. | The 1PN63 or NPO-1 also known as "Quaker" (Kvaker) is a binocular headmounted night vision device of Soviet origin that utilizes an image intensifier called EPV22G. The EPV22G is a generation-0+/1+ (Single chamber electrostatically focused with S-20/25 photocathode, spherical photocathode and fiber optic input/output). The device was manufactured either by LZOS or ROMZ near the tail end of the cold war. The NPK-1 "Kanadit" (1K229 GRAU index) laser was issued alongside this device. While the 1PN63 sporadically pops up on the western market the NPK-1 has yet to bee seen. While the 1PN63 may look similar to the ON 1x20 civilian night vision device it is entirely distinct from that particular device. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:35, 29 December 2024
The 1PN63 or NPO-1 also known as "Quaker" (Kvaker) is a binocular headmounted night vision device of Soviet origin that utilizes an image intensifier called EPV22G. The EPV22G is a generation-0+/1+ (Single chamber electrostatically focused with S-20/25 photocathode, spherical photocathode and fiber optic input/output). The device was manufactured either by LZOS or ROMZ near the tail end of the cold war. The NPK-1 "Kanadit" (1K229 GRAU index) laser was issued alongside this device. While the 1PN63 sporadically pops up on the western market the NPK-1 has yet to bee seen. While the 1PN63 may look similar to the ON 1x20 civilian night vision device it is entirely distinct from that particular device.
