The Ultralight Articulating Night Vision Binocular (U.A.N.V.B.), known as the “Katana,” remains the lightest binocular on the market, weighing less than 15 ounces fully assembled while incorporating onboard power. Its articulating design allows for individual pod shut-off, enabling the user to operate one or both eyes while simultaneously using weapon-mounted, non-passive aiming systems. Engineered with a cutting-edge carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite, our injection molded material surpasses traditional polymer solutions and rivals 6061-T6 aluminum in tensile strength.
The low-profile design of the Katana makes mounting and dismounting vehicles easier when the device is stowed. The system features the patented Friction Lock Interpupillary Adjustment, allowing users to set the interpupillary distance once and maintain it without additional tools. It is powered onboard by a single CR123A battery, providing approximately 25 hours of continuous runtime, and includes a LEMO 2-pin port for connection to an external power pack, enabling extended operational duration.
Despite its lightweight construction, the Katana does not compromise on durability. It exceeds MIL-STD-810H standards and has been drop-tested beyond NATO and TOP specifications (6 feet to concrete in six different orientations on a single device), ensuring rugged performance in demanding operational environments.
Compatible with PVS-14 spec optics and 18MM MX-10160 tubes. MX-11769 will function but EGAC pigtail will need to be removed.
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)
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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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