State-of-the-art and field-tested night vision technology for the German armed forces

Conducting military operations across the entire operational spectrum, in all operational areas and at any time of the day or night is an essential requirement for today's armed forces. Operations at night, especially against technologically well-equipped opponents, are the focus of global tactical operations and are made possible by modern night vision technology. In this area in particular, the requirements go far beyond simply “seeing” at night. The skills for target reconnaissance and identification, for high-precision work and spatial perception are equally required, as well as the ability to mount and dismount tactical movement and to drive vehicles at night.

XACT family

TELEFUNKEN RACOMS sets the image intensifier glasses XACTnv33 and the image intensifier monocular XACTnv32 laid the foundation for a new, lightweight generation of night vision devices that are also designed to meet the future requirements of modern armed forces. The XACT family is supplemented by monocular thermal imaging observation and aiming devices. Characteristic of the XACT family are small, light and robust systems that convince the user with their high performance and ease of use for cross-sectional use.

The devices of the XACT family are field-tested and proven systems that are already being used by armed forces, special forces and the police worldwide. The XACTnv33 was able to prevail against all competing models several times in tenders. In June 2017, the procurement of over 4,000 systems for the German Bundeswehr (infantry) was therefore agreed. Due to the outstanding performance of the XACTnv33 and the recommendation of the German soldiers, TELEFUNKEN RACOMS received a follow-up order for a further 2,500 night vision goggles for the German armed forces.

the XACT nv33 image intensifier glasses are currently the most powerful binocular glasses of this size available on the market. With a weight of less than 450 grams, the night vision goggles have a significant impact on wearing comfort and allow the user to work longer and pain-free.

In addition, the smaller dimensions improve wearing comfort, facilitate handling and reduce the influence of fast and hasty movements on the tight fit on the head. This increases the XACTnv33 clear user readiness.

technological leadership

TELEFUNKEN RACOMS is one of the few manufacturers worldwide to use image intensifier tubes with a diameter of only 16 millimeters in the production of the XACT series. The use of the smaller tubes enables the compact and lightweight design with comparable performance to larger tubes. The tendentially lower incidence of light from the smaller tubes is compensated for by the use of the highest quality materials and the latest technologies.

areas of application

the XACT nv33 can be used across the board and across the board in the armed forces. The night vision goggles are certified for driving vehicles on land, water and in the air. In addition, the goggles are suitable for parachute jumps and can also be used for maritime operations due to the diving depth of up to 25 meters.

Thanks to the integrated IR illuminator, XACT nv33 allows the user to act even in complete darkness.

Data display and Battle Management System (BMS)

TELEFUNKEN RACOMS, in a group with ELBIT SYSTEMS, is the world's leading manufacturer of Head-Up Displays (HUD) and Helmet Mounted Displays (HMD), with a market share of over 90% in the military market segment, including F-35 Joint Strike Fighter helmets and helicopter heads -Up displays. Experience, technological advance and understanding of an effective solution to be able to display digital data on imaging surfaces is the key to success for a suitable "man-machine" interface. The data display solutions of our night vision devices for land applications are based on this technology and are a logical further development of the proven data displays that have already been introduced by helicopter and aircraft crews.

The use of data displays by flying crews has matured into an essential standard in more military scenarios. The data display solution of the XACT nv33 is based on all this experience and at the same time combines the latest capabilities in relation to ground operations. General navigation and orientation symbols (GPS own position, magnetic north, bearing and direction of movement or line of sight, etc.) are visible directly in the user's eyepiece.

This navigation function is completely independent of external data. These skills avoid disorientation of task forces when marching, driving or flying at night or during the day. The data display systems already provide all the data required for this. In conjunction with a battle management system, all mission and navigation data, including waypoints, message lines, flow lines, routes, marching paths, checkpoints, etc. are shown directly in the XACT nv33's eyepiece via the data display. Mission updates and new situation reports can thus be updated in real time. The main increase in combat effectiveness is that the user no longer has to deactivate or fold up the night vision goggles in order to have to orientate themselves on an external situation map using an additional light source or on an external self-illuminating computer display. This saves an enormous amount of time and avoids self-reconnaissance. In addition, no additional eyepieces, tablets or maps are required for navigation.

With the XACT nv33, TELEFUNKEN RACOMS offers a modular night vision system with state-of-the-art technology for cross-sectional use, including covering future requirements.

For optronic reconnaissance, TELEFUNKEN RACOMS offers systems in spectral ranges that deliver excellent reconnaissance results at tactical, operational and strategic levels thanks to very high resolution and range as well as complete connectivity and contribute to information superiority in the digital battlefield.

CONNECTING. YOUR. MISSION.– that is what TELEFUNKEN RACOMS stands forTELEFUNKEN Radio Communication Systems GmbH & Co. KG
Eberhard Finck-Strasse 55,
89075 Ulm, Germany
Phone +49 731 15 53-0
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