These Nocturn Industries Chimera units are factory-built in-house by Nocturn Industries and feature our supplied 26LM 4 micron unfilmed image tubes, all with zero reported dark spots. We worked directly with Nocturn Industries to provide these devices with one of the highest-end tube options available. These Chimera are the limited edition ruggedized magnesium housing variant which were limited to only 150 total units worldwide. The ruggedized lightweight magnesium construction offers unmatched durability in hard use environments. Tubes are the same hue and color. Focus may vary slightly due to camera auto focus. The image merges to be a continuous panoramic view. You do not see 4 isolated circles. Includes Free OTTE Gear Helmet Bag with Nods Box.

The 4 Micron (4 µm) specification refers to the micro-channel plate (MCP) structure within the image intensifier tube. As a latest-generation MCP technology, 4 µm construction provides improved resolution and a more favorable MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) curve, resulting in enhanced image clarity and detail.

The Nocturn Chimera UAPNVG (Ultralight Articulating Panoramic Night Vision Goggle) is the next evolution in quad-tube night vision systems. Designed and manufactured by Nocturn Industries, the Chimera is the world’s first articulating panoramic night vision housing, delivering expansive situational awareness in a compact, ergonomic platform built for serious users.

Please note: Any color differences in the photos are a result of the camera auto balance. Tubes are the same hue and color. Focus may vary slightly due to camera auto focus. Tube images were captured while on the Hoffman ANV-126A viewing the spot target/reticle and may not reflect all cosmetic aspects; pepper, bright spots, lighting, shadows, etc.

Engineered for professional end users and NVG enthusiasts alike the Nocturn Chimera combines panoramic capability with a patented articulating design that reduces bulk, improves balance, and enhances operational mobility in real-world environments.

The Chimera’s optical pods articulate independently, allowing the device to stow rearward toward the helmet. This creates one of the lowest stowed profiles available in a quad-tube panoramic configuration. When stowed, the Chimera maintains a footprint comparable to articulating binocular night vision goggles, making it significantly easier to move through tight doorways, vehicles, confined spaces, and dense terrain.

By shifting the weight closer to the helmet mount pivot point, the Chimera significantly reduces forward cantilever and neck fatigue. Its optimized center of gravity improves long-term comfort and wearability during extended missions, training evolutions, night hunting sessions, and professional operations.

Each pod can be stowed independently without collapsing the entire system, giving users unmatched flexibility in the field. Operators can quickly transition between full panoramic deployment and reduced-profile configurations while maintaining rapid access to night vision functionality. This independent pod articulation enhances mobility, reduces snag hazards, and allows more efficient integration with weapon-mounted optics or thermal devices.

Built with durability and performance in mind, the Nocturn Chimera UAPNVG sets a new standard for articulating panoramic night vision housings.

Key Features

Patented articulating quad-tube panoramic design
Independent pod articulation for maximum versatility
Ultra-low stowed profile for tight spaces and vehicle operations
Optimized weight distribution to reduce neck strain
Compact, ergonomic layout engineered for professional use

Whether you’re building a high-performance panoramic night vision system or upgrading to the most advanced articulating quad-tube housing available, the Nocturn Chimera delivers elite-level capability without compromise.

The Ultralight Articulating Panoramic Night Vision Goggle (U.A.P.N.V.G.), known as the “Chimera,”represents the next evolution in panoramic night vision goggle systems. It is the first articulating quad-tube device, combining advanced panoramic performance with a compact, ergonomic design.

This patented system achieves the lowest possible profile by allowing the optical pods to stow rearward toward the helmet, creating a profile comparable to articulating binoculars. This design reduces neck fatigue by shifting the center of gravity closer to the natural pivot point of the neck, improving balance and comfort during extended use.

Each Chimera pod can be stowed independentlywithout fully folding the device, enabling users to clear doorways, improve head clearance in vehicles, maintain rapid access to night vision functionality, move efficiently through confined spaces, reduce snag hazards in brush, and operate weapon-mounted optics or thermal devices simultaneously.

In addition to the stand-alone device, the Chimera system offers a bridge variant, U.A.P.N.V.G.-B “Chimera Bridge,” that is fully plug-and-play at the user level, providing seamless compatibility with existing panoramic NVG pods. The Chimera Bridge supports L3 GPNVG-18 and ANVIS-10 systems.

7075-T6 aluminum construction
Increases head clearance in vehicles
Reduce stress on the user’s neck while stowed in the upright position
User adjustable pod tension
Individual pod on/off when articulated
Lifetime repair or replacement warranty

The Nocturn Industries U.A.P.N.V.G "Chimera" comes with a lifetime warranty, because we don’t just build durable systems, we stand behind them forever

Lifetime repair or replacement of all "Chimera" components no questions asked.

(Does not cover damages to intensifier tubes or lens assemblies)

Compatible with PVS-14 spec optics and 18MM MX-10160 tubes. MX-11769 will function but EGAC pigtail will need to be removed.