The M957 weapon sight is based upon the military nomenclature AN/PVS-17C
Miniature Night Sight (MNS) used by U.S. Special Forces and USMC.
M957, AN/PVS-17C Night Vision Goggle
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Features
• 4.5X magnification with fixed-focus objective lens.
• Internally projected red dot aim point.
• Remote trigger pad.
• Momentary on/off control to conserve battery
power and provide “quick-look”.
• Single AA battery operation. (U.S. Patent 5130527)
• Automatic brightness control.
• Azimuth and elevation adjustment knobs.
Benefits
• Compact, Lightweight and High Performance
Night Vision Weapon Sight.
• Mounts to MIL-STD-1913 Rail Systems.
• M957 can also be used as a handheld
observation device.
• Generation III night vision.
• U.S. manufactured image intensifier (I2) tube.
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Performance parameters
Magnification 4.55X
Field of view 9.2˚
Minimum focus distance 25m
Detection range 500m
Diopter Adjustment +3 to -3 diopters
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Mechanical
Size: 29.2cmL x 9.5cmW x 12.1cmH
Weight: 1360g with battery
Color: black
Warranty: 1 year
Gen III Image Tube
Resolution Ip/mm 45-64 lp/mm (min)
Photocathode sensitivity 2856˚K, UA/Im 1,500 -1,800
@830 nm, mA/W N/A
@880 nm, mA/W 80
Signal to noise ratio 17.1-21.0
Electrical
Power source: 1 AA battery
Battery life: 20+ hours at room temperature
Momentary On/Off control
Standard equipment
Weapon sight with mount Eyepiece bumper
Remote cable switch Technical manual
AA Battery Operators maintenance manual
Lens cleaning kit Soft carrying case
Neck strap