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The UANVB-R Katana Ruggedized is a reinforced ultralight binocular night-vision housing engineered for demanding field conditions involving shock, vibration, moisture and temperature variation. The chassis is manufactured from aerospace-grade aluminium alloys 7075-T6 and 6061-T6 with structural titanium Grade 4 elements, delivering a combination of very low weight, rigidity and durability. The platform features a hinged architecture with independent pod shut-off, adjustable hinge tension, a low-battery indicator, and support for operation from a CR123A cell or external power via LEMO port. Precision CNC machining ensures geometric stability under load. The housing is compatible with MX-10160 / MX-11769 image intensifiers (without EGAC).
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In operational use, critical factors include helmet balance, hinge behaviour under load, structural stiffness of joints and repeatability after repeated fold-unfold cycles. The housing must not induce neck fatigue, must retain geometry and must not develop mechanical play during long-term field work. UANVB-R Katana Ruggedized demonstrates predictable hinge stability and reliable retention during extended helmet-mounted operation.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
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| Product type | Reinforced binocular NV housing |
| Model | UANVB-R Katana Ruggedized |
| Materials | 7075-T6 / 6061-T6 aluminium, titanium Grade 4 |
| Manufacturing | Precision CNC machining |
| Architecture | Articulating design with independent pod shut-off |
| Adjustments | Hinge-tension adjustment, mechanical retention |
| Power | 1× CR123A / external power via LEMO |
| Runtime | Up to ~25 h (configuration-dependent) |
| Indicators | Low-battery indicator |
| Housing weight | ~ 140 g |
| System weight | ~ 439–531 g (depending on build) |
| Surface finish | MIL-STD-8625 Type III Class II, Cerakote H-Series |
| I² compatibility | MX-10160 / MX-11769 (no EGAC) |
| Application class | Professional / tactical / field-grade |
Comment / quality level
The housing belongs to the ruggedized professional field-grade class, prioritising mechanical rigidity, serviceability and stability of the articulating mechanism under sustained operational loads. UANVB-R Katana Ruggedized is positioned as a professional / field-grade platform for robust NV system builds.
Recommended for
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military and tactical units operating in harsh field environments
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helmet-mounted NV users and mobile / reconnaissance teams
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users requiring a lightweight yet reinforced NV housing platform
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integration and service teams assembling custom NV configurations
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professional operators prioritising structural reliability and hinge stability