Electro-Optics
NIGHT SHARK
Compact Waterproof Handheld Night Vision System
The NIGHT SHARK is a compact, waterproof, and extremely high-performance 2nd or 3rd Generation handheld Night Vision System designed for observation applications above and below water by Frogmen and Special Forces personnel. With a maximum operational depth of 50m and a 25mm F/0.85 Objective Lens, it permits clear images under most low light conditions.
Technical Specifications
Mechanical Specifications
| Overall Length | 150mm (inc. eyeguard) |
| Maximum Height | 80mm |
| Maximum Width | 58mm |
| Weight | 0.76 Kg in air |
| Construction | Aluminium, hard black anodized with Matt black teflon finish |
| Environment | MIL SPEC |
| Operational Depth | 50 meters |
Optical Specifications
| Objective Lens | 25mm F/0.85 Refractive |
| Field of View | 42 degrees (720 mils) |
| Focus | 30cm to Infinity |
| System Magnification | Unity |
| Range (Man-sized target) | 600m (Optimum Starlight Conditions) |
Electrical Specifications
| Image Intensifier | 18mm 2nd Gen / 18mm 3rd Gen |
| Tube Sensitivity | 600µa/lm (2nd Gen) / 1,800µa/lm min (3rd Gen) |
| Tube Gain | 35,000 typical (2nd Gen) / 40,000 typical (3rd Gen) |
| Tube Resolution | 60 lp/mm (2nd Gen) / 64 lp/mm (3rd Gen) |
| External Control | Rotary switch – On/Off |
| Power Source | 2 x 3.0 Lithium Battery (CR123A) |
| Operational Duration | approx. 40 hours |
Standard Supply Package
High Impact Carrying Case
Operator’s Manual
Lens Brush & Tissues
Objective Lens Cap / Daylight Training Filter
Open Eyeguard
Modular Accessories & Optional Extras
High performance medium focal length Objective Lenses
Sacrificial Filters for Objective Lenses
Waterproof Solid State Laser Illuminators
Soft Carrying Pouch