Nocturn Molded Manticore Binocular

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The Nocturn Industries UANVB-FC “Molded Manticore” is an ultralight articulating night vision binocular housing that shares the same core architecture and feature set as the Manticore-R, but utilizes a high-strength carbon fiber reinforced molded polymer construction to reduce overall system weight.

This housing maintains the same advanced functionality as the aluminum Manticore-R, including manual gain control, onboard IR illumination, articulating pods, and external power capability, while offering a lighter-weight alternative for users prioritizing weight savings without sacrificing capability.

The articulating pod design allows the user to operate the system with either one or both eyes while enabling a compact, low-profile stowed position against the helmet. Individual pods automatically power off when articulated, reducing light signature and conserving battery life.

The Manticore features an integrated digital control system with forward-mounted tactile buttons controlling power, onboard IR illumination, and manual gain adjustment. This allows the user to fine-tune image brightness in real time for varying lighting conditions.

The housing incorporates a friction-lock interpupillary distance (IPD) adjustment along with user-adjustable pod tension, allowing for a secure and repeatable fit without tools. Power is supplied by a single CR123A battery, providing approximately 26+ hours of runtime, while an integrated LEMO 00B port allows connection to an external battery pack for extended operation.

The Manticore housing is available in Matte Black, Flat Dark Earth, and OD Green 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 Nocturn Industries UANVB-FC “Molded Manticore” is built to extremely rugged specifications and designed to withstand harsh professional use. These units carry a lifetime “no-questions-asked” 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

• Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Housing Construction
• Ultra-Lightweight Articulating Design
• Same Core Feature Set as Manticore-R Aluminum Housing
• Compatible with Mil-Spec PVS-14 Pattern Optics
• Compatible with Multiple Image Intensifier Tube Technologies
• Dual Articulating Pod Design
• Individual Pod Auto Shutoff When Articulated
• Friction Lock Interpupillary Distance (IPD) Adjustment
• User Adjustable Pod Tension
• Integrated Dovetail Helmet Mount Interface
• Single CR123A Battery Power – Up to ~26+ Hours Runtime
• Integrated LEMO 00B External Power Port
• Manual Gain Control
• Auto-Gated Power Supply
• Onboard IR Illuminator with Indicator
• Low Battery Indicator
• Digital Push Button Power / Gain / IR Controls
• Nitrogen-Purged Housing
• Waterproof to 66 ft
• Exceeds IP68+ and MIL-STD-810H Durability Standards 
• Available in Matte Black, FDE, & OD Green Housing Colors
• Lifetime 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
• Interpupillary Distance (IPD) Adjustment: 47–80 mm
• Eye Relief: 25 mm
• Housing Weight (No Optics): 4.45 oz 

System Weight by Optic Configuration

• Mil-Spec Optics – ~19.9 oz 
• BrightPath Optics – ~18.9 oz
• Rochester Precision Optics (RPO) – ~15.5 oz 
• Photonis Defense Boomslang 50° – ~18.0 oz
• ACT in Black 50° – ~21.5 oz

Items Included

• Nocturn Industries Molded Manticore Night Vision Binocular
• Hard Carrying Case
• Image Intensifier Tube Data Sheets

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