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The combination of the high-end ATN PVS-31 housing with L3Harris 1597 / 1610 / other contract-grade tubes is one of the most prestigious and capable configurations in the entire Gen 3 lineup.
Contract-series tubes are manufactured for U.S. government and allied defense programs and are distinguished by the highest uniformity standards, exceptional stability, and minimal defect levels.
This performance tier stands above the commercial 18UM / 20UM / 22UM / 24UM ranges, delivering a cleaner image, higher SNR, and increased reliability in critical operating conditions.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing | ATN PVS-31 |
| IIT Type | L3Harris 1597 / 1610 / Contract Series |
| Tube Format | MX-10160 |
| Phosphor | White Phosphor |
| Typical FOM | ≈ 2376+ |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | ≥ 33 |
| Resolution (RES) | ≥ 72 lp/mm |
| Halo | ≤ 0.85 |
| EBI | ≤ 1.0 |
| Auto-Gating | Present |
| System Weight | ~450 g |
| Power Supply | 1× CR123A or external battery pack |
| Tube Service Life | ≈ 10,000 hours |
Comment / Quality Level
The contract-grade series represents the elite tier of L3Harris technology, originally designed for aviation, special-operations, and government-level programs.
Key Advantages:
• higher SNR than commercial series (often 34–36+);
• extremely low halo for clean imaging near bright-light sources;
• outstanding field uniformity with virtually no shading or micro-noise artifacts;
• stable performance in low-light, fog, humidity, dust, and adverse environments;
• guaranteed compliance with U.S. military performance standards.
Paired with the lightweight, ergonomic, professional-grade PVS-31 housing, these tubes operate at their full potential and deliver maximum efficiency in demanding operational scenarios.
Suitable For
• special-operations and elite-unit professionals who require uncompromising image quality;
• reconnaissance and counter-surveillance teams operating in harsh environments where absolute image clarity is critical;
• aviation crews and vehicle gunners who depend on field uniformity and low-halo performance;
• long-range operators who require extremely high SNR for fully passive night work;
• volunteer programs equipping Tier-1-level groups;
• users seeking the absolute best available L3Harris performance without moving into restricted ultra-classified aviation programs.