The UANVM "Tanto" Night Vision Monocular. Additional information about the housing is provided further down the page.
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| Color pattern | Black Cerakote, OD Green Cerakote, Coyote Brown Cerakote |
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About the U.A.N.V.M. "Tanto"
The Ultralight Adaptable Night Vision Monocular (U.A.N.V.M.), known as the “Tanto,” is the cornerstone of Nocturn Industries’ adaptable series of night vision devices. It mounts via a standard PVS-14 J-arm and is designed for lightweight, minimalist operation. The monocular features a push-button on/off integrated into the battery cap, reducing both weight and footprint without compromising functionality.
A key feature of the Tanto is its compatibility with the proprietary Tanto Articulating Powered Bridge (T.A.P.B.) “Daisho”, allowing two monoculars to be combined into an articulating binocular system with minimal tools. The transformation is simple: remove the battery cap and battery, insert the bridge into the battery compartment, and tighten the rear clamp screws. The bridge supports single-battery operation for both tubes, incorporates built-in IPD stops similar to the U.A.N.V.B. “Katana,” and enables articulation for single or dual-eye use. The articulating design allows operators to enter and exit vehicles without restricting headspace and eliminates the need to stow pods upright or against the helmet when not in use.
Despite its lightweight construction, the Tanto is rugged and durable, exceeding MIL-STD-810H standards and passing NATO 1.5-meter drop tests onto concrete, ensuring reliability in demanding operational environments.
Every Nocturn Industries housing comes with a lifetime warranty, because we don’t just build durable systems, we stand behind them forever
Lifetime repair or replacement of all housing components no questions asked.
(Does not cover damages to intensifier tubes or lens assemblies)
Compatible with PVS-14 spec optics and 18MM MX-10160 tubes. MX-11769 will function but EGAC pigtail will need to be removed.
- Impact resistant polymer
- PVS-14 J-arm style mount compatible
- Lightweight and robust design
- Simple push button on/off design
- 50 hours of battery life (CR123A)
- ANVIS optic compatible variant
- Designed to meet and exceed IP68+ and MIL-STD-810H standards
- Lifetime repair or replacement warranty
Full Specs can be found lower on the page.
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Housing Material The primary material the housing is made of.
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Coating The color options available for housing and the coating that is associated with them.
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Housing Weight The weight of the housing only.
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Device Weight Standard Battery weight is included. This weight is measured with standard optics. Weight can vary based on optics and image intensifiers.
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Device Weight Lightweight Battery weight is included. This weight is measured with RPO 3.0 optics. Weight can vary based on optics and image intensifiers.
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Onboard Power The type of battery option(s) that are available for the housing.
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Outboard Power The type of external power port the housing has attached to it.
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Manual Gain Ability for the user to control the brightness of the image, making it clearer in low light by increasing the sensitivity of the device.
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IR Illuminator An IR illuminator is a device that emits invisible infrared light to enhance the performance of night vision equipment in low or no light conditions.
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Individual pod on/off The pods of the night vision housing will turn off automatically when rotated out of the way and turn on when rotated down. This is done individually per side.
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Tube Type Type of image intensifier tubes that are compatible with the housing.
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Low Battery Indicator A red glowing ring will start blinking around the outside edge of the tube when battery life is low.
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