PNV-57
The PNV-57 is a family of night vision binoculars produced in the soviet union. The design has several variants, either using generation 0 or generation 1 image intensifier tubes. They use an external power supply, with a high voltage cable connecting the supply to the binoculars. Most variants then require an external power source to be connected to this power supply. Originally these units are mounted to a tanker cap style helmet with the power supply worn on the back of the cap.
Variants
| Device | Generation | Information | Image |
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| PNV-57 | 0 | Goggles look like two smooth cylinders with a flat underside.
Painted grey, green, brown and black. |
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| PNV-57A | 0 | Same as the PNV-57, but uses a different transformer. | |
| PNV57AM | ??? | ??? | |
| PNV-57AK | 0 | Same as the PNV-57A, but in a box containing two units | |
| PNW-2 | Unknown, but presumably 0 | Unit of Polish origin similar to PNV-57, except that it is a monocular with an adjustable mount. Included in the transport box are two separate monoculars. Very uncommon.[1] | |
| PNV-57H | 0 | Czech clone of the PNV-57A
Uses a much larger power supply Large IR lamp fitted to top of unit |
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| PNV-57K | 0 | ??? | |
| PNV-57T | 0 | Identical to the PNV-57AK, but in a wooden crate marked accordingly | |
| PNV-57M | ???? | Uses the same body as the PNV-57, but different lenses | |
| PNV-57E | 1 | Visually and functionally distinct to PNV-57A models.
Looks like two irregularly shaped cylinders with a large protrusion on the upper side, nearer to the eyepieces. The unit is painted a green - brown colour, similar to some versions of the PNV-57A Sometimes seen converted to handheld use, with a power supply mounted on top of the binoculars |
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| PNV-57ET | 1 | Same as the PNV-57E, but in a box containing two units | |
| PNV-57ETC | ??? | ??? | |
| PNV-57EM | 1 | Modernised version of the PNV-57E.
Unlike other versions, the power supply for this variant has a battery compartment, eliminating the need for a separate battery pack. The binoculars are slightly shorter than the PNV-57E, the front lenses replaced with a shorter version with adjustable focus |
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| BNO | 1 | Magnified binocular version of the PNV-57E
Different front lens design Power supply, battery compartment and IR illuminator mounted in a long tube mounted on top of the device |
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| BN2 | 1 | Similar to the BNO, but with different front lenses and no IR illuminator |
