{"product_id":"ready-to-ship-nocturn-industries-chimera-uapnvg-limited-edition-ruggedized-magnesium-variant","title":"Ready to ship Nocturn Industries Chimera Spotless L3Harris 26LM 4 µm Unfilmed White Phosphor (Free OTTE Gear Helmet Bag \u0026 Nods Box)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese Nocturn Industries Chimera units are factory-built in-house by Nocturn Industries and feature our supplied \u003cstrong\u003e26LM 4 micron unfilmed image tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e, all with \u003cstrong\u003ezero reported dark spots\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTubes are the same hue and color. Focus may vary slightly due to camera auto focus. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIncludes Free OTTE Gear Helmet Bag with Nods Box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with durability and performance in mind, the Nocturn Chimera UAPNVG sets a new standard for articulating panoramic night vision housings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatented articulating quad-tube panoramic design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent pod articulation for maximum versatility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-low stowed profile for tight spaces and vehicle operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimized weight distribution to reduce neck strain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, ergonomic layout engineered for professional use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUltralight Articulating Panoramic Night Vision Goggle (U.A.P.N.V.G.)\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as the \u003cstrong\u003e“Chimera,”\u003c\/strong\u003erepresents the next evolution in panoramic night vision goggle systems. It is the \u003cstrong\u003efirst articulating quad-tube device\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining advanced panoramic performance with a compact, ergonomic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epatented system\u003c\/strong\u003e achieves the \u003cstrong\u003elowest possible profile\u003c\/strong\u003e by allowing the optical pods to stow rearward toward the helmet, creating a profile comparable to articulating binoculars. This design \u003cstrong\u003ereduces neck fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e by shifting the center of gravity closer to the natural pivot point of the neck, improving balance and comfort during extended use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Chimera pod can be \u003cstrong\u003estowed independently\u003c\/strong\u003ewithout 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn 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. 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