AB Night Vision RVM-14 Monocular

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The AB Night Vision RVM-14 (Ruggedized Variable Gain Monocular) is designed to be a more durable, lightweight, and higher-performance alternative to the traditional PVS-14 monocular. Built from precision CNC-machined billet 7075 aluminum, the RVM-14 delivers significantly improved strength and durability over standard polymer housings.

The RVM-14 maintains full compatibility with the PVS-14 ecosystem, including optics, mounts, and accessories, while incorporating a slimmer and more refined housing design. An integrated dovetail mounting interface allows for direct compatibility with bridge systems, enabling dual RVM-14 units to be configured into a binocular setup when desired. 

A key feature of the RVM-14 is its manual gain control, which is integrated into the rotary power switch. The unit powers on at full brightness, and the user can adjust image intensity by rotating the control knob, allowing for precise brightness tuning in varying light conditions.

The unit also features an onboard IR illuminator with a protected activation button to prevent accidental use, along with internal indicators for IR activation and low battery status.

Power is supplied by a single CR123A battery, providing approximately 75 hours of operation at room temperature—significantly longer than traditional AA-powered PVS-14 systems.

The RVM-14 is available in matte black and flat dark earth housing colors.

Image Intensifier Tube Options

Night Vision Outfitters offers several image intensifier options for this device, allowing customers to select the performance level and price point that best fit their needs.

All of our units are assembled using high-quality, meticulously-selected, brand-new tubes with strict cosmetic blemish and FOM tolerances to ensure excellent quality.

For L3Harris and Elbit tubes, key performance metrics will be provided via email for customer approval prior to shipment (FOM, EBI, HALO, Spots). Please note: L3Harris and Elbit tubes are manufactured in the USA, while NNVT tubes are manufactured in the PRC.

L3Harris Unfilmed White Phosphor

L3Harris unfilmed tubes represent the benchmark for Gen 3 night vision technology and excel in extremely dark environments with little or no ambient light. All L3 tubes we use are “UA” Aviation Grade, meaning they meet L3Harris’ most stringent cosmetic and performance tolerances.

L3Harris SuperGain Unfilmed White Phosphor

SuperGain tubes represent the most premium image intensifier technology currently available. While typical filmless tubes produce 40,000–80,000 fL/fc luminance gain, SuperGain tubes commonly reach 100,000–120,000 fL/fc, producing a brighter image and improved performance in the darkest conditions.

Elbit Systems USA Thin-Film White Phosphor

Elbit thin-film tubes deliver excellent Gen 3 performance at a slightly lower price point than L3 tubes. They perform particularly well in urban or mixed-light environments, making them a great option for users seeking a balance of performance and value.

North Night Vision Technology (NNVT) White Phosphor

NNVT tubes offer a more affordable entry point into night vision while still producing a strong image in moderate ambient light environments. NNVT tubes are a high-quality, high-FOM Gen 2+ technology and can be considered comparable to early Gen 3 performance levels. Please note: NNVT tubes are produced in the PRC, while L3Harris and Elbit tubes are produced in the USA.

Objective and Eyepiece Lens Options

Standard Mil-Spec Optics

High-quality Mil-Spec objective lenses and eyepiece optics are used as our standard optics and provide excellent image quality, clarity, and light transmission. These are typically manufactured by Noctis (Carson) or Night Vision Devices.

BrightPath Optics

These are high-quality optics that offer comparable performance to Noctis and Night Vision Devices but at a slightly lower price point than Mil-Spec optics.  They also provide a small weight reduction of approximately 0.5 ounces per optics set.

Rochester Precision Optics "RPO"

Rochester Precision Optics (RPO) ultralight objective lenses and eyepieces are available as an upgraded option. RPO optics are approximately 20% lighter than standard Mil-Spec optics while maintaining the same excellent optical performance.

Photonis Defense Boomslang Wide FOV

Photonis Defense Boomslang 50° wide-angle field-of-view (FOV) lenses increase the user’s viewable area by approximately 25% compared to standard Mil-Spec optics. Unlike earlier wide-FOV lenses, Boomslangs maintain no visible fisheye distortion with only minor chromatic aberration at the extreme edge of the image. Boomslang optics also reduce system weight by approximately 25–30 grams per eye compared to standard Mil-Spec optics.

ACT in Black Wide FOV

ACT in Black 50° wide-angle field-of-view (FOV) lenses increase the user’s viewable area by approximately 35% compared to standard Mil-Spec optics. These lenses maintain little to no fisheye distortion with only minor chromatic aberration at the edge of the image, while adding only approximately 20 grams per lens compared to standard Mil-Spec optics.

Warranty Information

The AB Night Vision RVM-14 is built to extremely rugged specifications and designed to withstand harsh professional use. These units carry a five-year housing warranty along with a two-year warranty on the image intensifier tubes and overall system, so buy with confidence knowing you’ll be able to enjoy this unit for years to come.

System Features

• Ultra-Durable CNC-Machined 7075 Aluminum Housing Construction
• Compatible with Mil-Spec PVS-14 Pattern Optics
• Compatible with Multiple Image Intensifier Tube Technologies
• Integrated Dovetail Mounting Interface
• Compatible with Bridge Systems for Binocular Configuration
• Standard 1/4-20 Mounting Interface
• Manual Gain Control (Integrated Rotary Control)
• Single CR123A Battery Power – Up to ~75 Hours Runtime
• Automatic Brightness Control
• Auto-Gated Power Supply
• Onboard IR Illuminator with Indicator
• Low Battery Indicator
• Rotary Style Power / Gain Control
• Nitrogen-Purged Housing
• Waterproof to 66 ft for 2 Hours
• Available in Matte Black, FDE Housing Colors
• Five-Year Housing Warranty
• Two-Year Image Intensifier Tube & Overall System Warranty
• Made in USA

Performance Specifications

• Magnification: 1×
• Field of View: 40° (Standard Mil-Spec Optics)
• Focus Range: 9.8″ to Infinity
• Diopter Adjustment: -6 to +2
• Eye Relief: 25 mm
• Housing Weight (No Optics): 8.5 oz

System Weight by Optics Configuration

• Mil-Spec Optics – 10.6 oz
• BrightPath Optics – 10.1 oz
• Rochester Precision Optics (RPO) – 9.1 oz
• Photonis Defense Boomslang 50° – 9.6 oz
• ACT in Black 50° – 11.35 oz

Items Included

• AB Night Vision RVM-14 Night Vision Monocular
• Hard Carrying Case
• Image Intensifier Tube Data Sheets

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