Housings / Kits

ITT/Carson, Elbit & L3Harris Night Vision Housings & Kits — Mil-Spec Monoculars and Binoculars

Night vision housings and build kits (Housings/Kits) form the structural and ergonomic foundation of any tactical electro-optical system, determining mechanical resilience, environmental sealing, and field serviceability. Unlike factory-sealed setups, a modular build kit allows operators to select the housing format (monocular or articulated binocular) and match it with a specific image intensifier tube (IIT) tailored to budget and mission requirements. This category is built around standard mil-spec AN/PVS-14 architectures, ensuring cross-compatibility across military-grade components.

Genuine Carson (Noctis) mil-spec lens assemblies provide multi-coated optical surfaces that maximize photon transmission while minimizing edge distortion and flare. Available intensifier cores include Elbit thin-film Gen 3 tubes (such as PH and XLSH grades) and unfilmed/thin-filmed L3Harris cores (carrying forward the ITT/Exelis lineage, including high-FOM Omni-7 and Omni-8 contracts). Choosing between a lightweight PVS-14 monocular (optimized for passive navigation and weight conservation) and an articulated dual-tube system such as the BNVD1431 (delivering stereoscopic depth perception and rapid target hand-off during driving or direct-action engagements) comes down to helmet counterweight, operational role, and procurement budget.

A complete build kit requires proper mounting interfaces: helmet mounts (J-Arms, Wilcox L2G20/L2G24 breakaway mounts, Ops-Core VAS shrouds), CR123 lithium power sources, sacrificial objective windows, and ruggedized storage cases. Build planning requires verifying tube formats (MX-11769 with external manual gain pigtails versus auto-gained MX-10160 formats) and collimation tolerances.

Key Technical Features

• Mil-Spec Housing Architecture: Standardized AN/PVS-14 specifications ensure universal component interchangeability and broad mounting compatibility.

• Scalable IIT Integration: Native support for Gen 2+ and Gen 3 image intensifier tubes from Elbit Systems and L3Harris.

• High-FOM Configurations: Supports premium tube selections delivering 2200+ Figure of Merit (FOM) for maximum resolution and signal-to-noise ratios in zero-light environments.

• Phosphor Chemistry: Available in traditional green phosphor (P43) or high-contrast white phosphor (P45) to reduce eye strain during prolonged operations.

• Monocular & Binocular Configurations: Ultra-lightweight PVS-14 single-tube housings or BNVD1431 dual-channel articulated housings with independent tube shut-off.

• Carson (Noctis) Mil-Spec Optics: Multi-coated optical glass assemblies maximize light throughput and resist internal fogging.

• Mount Compatibility: Direct lockup with standardized Wilcox L2G20/L2G24 dovetail interfaces and standard bayonet J-Arms.

• Standard CR123 Battery Bay: Reliable cold-weather battery housing engineered for rapid field swaps.

Night Vision Housings & Kits from Astreia Tactical Astreia Tactical supplies genuine Carson, Elbit, and L3Harris night vision housings, optical kits, and components, backed by strict pre-shipment inspections of thread tolerances, O-ring seals, and lens coatings. Technical consultants assist in selecting the optimal housing-to-IIT configuration for reconnaissance, vehicle operations, or direct action, providing compatible helmet mounts, shrouds, and protective hardware.