AB Night Vision | RNVG – A: Ruggedized Night Vision Google – ARTICULATING
AB Night Vision | RNVG – A: Ruggedized Night Vision Google – ARTICULATING
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AB Night Vision RNVG-A / ARNVG
The AB Night Vision RNVG-A, also commonly known as the ARNVG (Articulating Ruggedized Night Vision Goggle), is an extremely rugged articulating dual-tube night vision binocular built for users who prioritize durability, simplicity, and reliability.
Billet machined from 7075 aluminum, the RNVG-A combines the rugged construction AB Night Vision is known for with independently articulating pods, automatic pod shutoff, onboard and external power, and an integrated IR illuminator.
Unlike the manual-gain MGA, the RNVG-A uses a simpler fixed-gain architecture, making it an excellent choice for users who want the strength and ergonomics of AB's articulating platform without the additional manual-gain controls.
Every custom RNVG-A system purchased from Quad Defense is professionally assembled, purged, tested, and verified before shipment and is backed by the QDEF 5-Year Warranty.
Configure Your RNVG-A
Important: The base price does not include image intensifier tubes. Your final system price is determined by the image intensifiers, optics, and available configuration options selected above.
QDEF offers multiple image intensifier performance levels and optical packages, allowing the RNVG-A to be configured around your performance requirements, weight goals, and budget.
All image intensifiers used in QDEF custom builds are hand-selected. If you have specific requirements for SNR, EBI, halo, cosmetics, or other tube specifications, contact us before ordering and we'll help determine current availability.
Why Choose the RNVG-A?
- 7075 aluminum construction for exceptional housing strength and durability
- Articulating binocular platform with independent pod movement
- Individual pod shutoff when articulated upward
- Low-profile stow position with pods capable of folding back against the helmet
- Simple fixed-gain architecture with push-button power control
- Integrated IR illuminator with guarded activation button
- IR status indicator within the viewing area
- Low-battery indicator
- Onboard CR123A power with approximately 16 hours of battery life
- External power capability via 4-pin LEMO-style connection
- User-adjustable pod tension
- Wide IPD adjustment range from approximately 47 mm to over 80 mm
- Waterproof construction
Articulating Pod Design
Each optical pod can be independently articulated upward, allowing the user to move one or both pods out of the field of view when natural vision is preferred.
When a pod is articulated upward, that pod automatically shuts off. This helps prevent unwanted illumination while operating with a single pod and ensures the image intensifiers are powered down when the system is folded into its low-profile stowed configuration.
When helmet mounted, both pods can be folded back closer to the helmet to reduce overall profile, move system weight closer to the user's head, and reduce the likelihood of contacting overhead objects.
Pod articulation tension is user adjustable using a coin, allowing the resistance to be tuned to the user's preference.
7075 Aluminum Construction
The RNVG-A housing is billet machined from 7075 aluminum and designed for demanding real-world environments where housing durability is a primary consideration.
AB Night Vision subjected the housing to drop testing beyond the requirements of MIL-STD-810H, including impacts onto concrete. This testing demonstrated the strength of the housing itself beyond the impact tolerance of other system components such as optics and image intensifiers.
Housing components receive a non-reflective matte finish and are anodized for durability. Flat Dark Earth configurations receive Cerakote over the anodized surface.
Power & Integrated IR
The RNVG-A operates from an onboard CR123A battery with approximately 16 hours of runtime under typical operating conditions.
External power is supported through a 4-pin LEMO-style connector, allowing the system to be paired with a compatible external battery pack.
Separate push-button controls operate system power and the integrated IR illuminator. The IR control is surrounded by a distinctive protective fence designed to reduce the likelihood of accidental activation.
Indicators within the viewing area notify the user when the IR illuminator is active and when a low-battery condition is detected.
Optics Options
The RNVG-A can be configured with multiple optical packages depending on your priorities for weight, optical performance, durability, and budget.
- MBS ULR — An ultralight optical package designed to minimize overall system weight.
- Mil-Spec — Traditional mil-spec PVS-14 pattern optics using Carson-pattern glass supplied by Noctis Technologies or Night Vision Devices (NVD), depending on current availability. This option provides proven mil-spec optical performance, durability, and broad compatibility.
- RPO 4.0 — Premium lightweight optics designed to significantly reduce overall system weight while maintaining excellent optical performance.
Not sure which optics are right for your build? Contact QDEF and we'll help you compare the options based on system weight, performance, application, and budget.
RNVG-A vs. MGA
The RNVG-A and MGA share AB Night Vision's rugged articulating architecture and 7075 aluminum construction, but the primary difference is the control system.
The RNVG-A uses a fixed-gain architecture with straightforward push-button controls, while the MGA adds manual gain control for users who want direct adjustment of image brightness.
For users who prioritize simplicity and ruggedness, the RNVG-A remains an excellent choice. For users who want the same general platform with manual gain control, the MGA may be the better fit.
QDEF Build Process
A custom RNVG-A ordered through Quad Defense is built as a complete night vision system—not simply assembled from selected parts and shipped.
Each QDEF custom build is professionally assembled, inspected, purged, tested, and verified before it leaves our bench. Binocular systems are also evaluated as a complete system with attention paid to image intensifier pairing and overall system performance.
Current lead time for custom QDEF night vision builds is approximately 6–8 business days once all required components are in stock. Special-order components or specific image intensifier requirements may extend that timeline.
Warranty
Complete QDEF-built night vision systems are backed by the Quad Defense 5-Year Warranty.
The AB Night Vision RNVG-A housing also carries AB Night Vision's applicable manufacturer warranty. Manufacturer warranty terms and coverage are determined by AB Night Vision.
Shipping
All night vision systems ship free via 2-Day Air. Night vision shipments are fully insured and require a signature at delivery.
Need Help Building Your RNVG-A?
The RNVG-A is an excellent option for users who prioritize a rugged aluminum housing, straightforward controls, and articulating-pod ergonomics. If you want help selecting image intensifiers, optics, or supporting equipment, contact Quad Defense and we'll help configure the system around your requirements.
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