1PN50

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The 1PN50 "relic" is a night vision device of soviet origin. The device also carries the designation BN-2. The device is commonly sold on the civilian market as baigish-6 or baigish-6u. [1] It uses generation-2 image intensifiers, namely the EP-10, EPM-28G and EPM-61G.[2] Originally, the device utilized a 7.5 volt accumulator, although the device can utilize voltages anywhere between 7.5 to 4.5 volts.The device was also supplied with PRP-4 artillery reconnaissance vehicles. [3] A striking characteristic of the device is the biocular nature of it. it uses a large 2.4x lens. the ocular side uses a panoramic lens to present the image to both eyes. The device was manufactured by KOMZ.