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Nocturn industries "Chimera" Housing Only Special Edition
Nocturn industries "Chimera" Housing Only Special Edition
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Ultralight Articulating Panoramic Night Vision Goggle UAPNVG "Chimera" – First Quad-Tube Articulating NVG - MAGNESIUM VERSION
The UAPNVG "Chimera" represents the next evolution in panoramic night vision goggles, being the first articulating quad-tube NVG. This patent-pending design offers an ultralight, low-profile system by allowing each optical pod to stow rearward toward the helmet, mimicking the profile of traditional articulating binoculars. By shifting the center of gravity closer to the neck’s natural pivot point, it significantly reduces neck fatigue during extended operations, airsoft, milsim simulations, or tactical training.
Each UAPNVG pod can be stowed individually without fully folding the system. This feature allows users to clear doorways, increase head clearance in vehicles, maintain rapid access to night vision, enter and exit vehicles faster, reduce brush snag hazards, and operate weapon-mounted optics or thermal devices simultaneously. Additionally, the Chimera’s bridge system is user-level plug-and-play, compatible with existing panoramic NVG pods including L3 GPNVG18, Lindu QTNVG, ANVIS10, Photonis PD Pro-Q, and more.
Key Features
- Magnesium construction – ultralight yet rugged
- Improved head clearance in vehicles
- Reduces neck stress while stowed upright
- User-adjustable pod tension for custom fit
- Individual pod power on/off when articulated
- Lifetime repair or replacement warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Individual Pod Power On/Off | Yes, each pod independently when articulated |
| Ingress Rating | IP68+ & MIL-STD-810H rated |
| Material | Magnesium construction |
| Battery Life | Battery pack (4x CR123A) ~48 hours runtime |
| Finish | Mil Standard Type III Class II hard anodize (Black) or H-series Cerakote (Coyote Brown) |
| Tube Type | 3 Contact pad style 18mm MX-11769, MX-11769 w/ EGAC pigtail adapter, or MX-10160 with manual gain removed |
| System Weight | 28.0 oz – 1.75 lbs – 794g |
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