The AN/PVS-5A NVG are being replaced by AN/PVS-7 (Figure 3-2). The -7 NVG are an improved,
third generation version of the -5. They provide better vision with lower levels of available light.
Figure 3-2. AN/PVS-7
AN/PVS-4 Night Vision Sight
The AN/PVS-4 is replacing the original starlight scope (AN/PVS-2B). This sight can be used on the
M14 and M16 rifles, M60 machinegun, M72A1 LAW, and the M79 grenade launcher, as well as some
other individual weapons. The sight is employed to provide a means for accurate fire at night by
individual weapons. The sight may also be used as a hand-held device for observation purposes. It is
both smaller and lighter than the starlight scope. The major advantage over the first generation device
is that it does not have a tendency to "white-out". This was caused by bright lights, such as muzzle
flash, flares, or fires, in the older version. It is a passive device. Figure 3-3 is an illustration of this
device.
Figure 3-3. AN/PVS-4
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