Those Old T-55 Tanks Russia Is Pulling Out Of Storage? They're Going To Get Wrecked In Night Fighting.
A T-55 with an infrared spotlight above its gun.
Wikimedia CommonsDesperate to make good the loss of around 2,000 tanks in the first year of its wider war on Ukraine, Russia has begun pulling out of long-term storage 70-year-old T-54 and T-55 tanks.
The tanks are hopelessly obsolete. "Expendable," according to one Russian expert. That should be most apparent at night, where the T-54/55 is at a massive disadvantage in a battle with Ukraine's more modern armored vehicles.
The problem comes down to optics. The crew of a Ukrainian T-64, T-72 or T-80 tank—to say nothing of a Challenger 2, Leopard 1 or 2 or M-1—can see at night without betraying its position.
The crew of an early-model T-54/55 can't.
When the T-54/55 was a new design, in the late 1950s, the standard night-fighting technology was a combination of infrared-sensitive optics and an infrared spotlight.
While an improvement over a white spotlight, which would be visible to anyone on the battlefield and thus immediately give away a tank's position, an infrared spotlight still is visible to well-equipped enemy forces. "Night-vision devices can be used to detect the enemy's use of infrared light," the U.S. Army explained in the 1978 edition of its Field Manual 31-36.
The T-54/55 crew could switch off its searchlight and disappear into the darkness, but then it would struggle to spot targets. A T-54/55 can hide at night, but only if it doesn't fight.
No Ukrainian tank suffers the same limitation. Every tank and most of the fighting vehicles in front-line use with Ukrainian forces have passive night-vision. Infrared or image-intensification sights that can see in the dark without the help of a spotlight.
Now to be clear, later T-54/55s—those the Soviet army upgraded in the 1970s and '80s—might have the TKN-1SM or some other passive night sight.
But it's apparent, from videos that have circulated online, that many of the T-54/55s the Russians recently have pulled out of storage lack passive night vision. Their L-2G infrared spotlights plainly are visible atop their turrets.
Don't expect the Russians to upgrade those old tanks with modern sights. After all, the whole reason the Kremlin is reactivating T-54/55s is that Russian industry currently lacks the components—optics and ball bearings, in particular—to build new T-90Ms and T-72B3s or even restore older T-72s and T-80s.
"The T-55 in this sense is a resource-saver and an opportunity to buy time," a Kremlin source told Volya Media.
So the old tanks likely will roll into battle with the same guns, fire-controls and armor they had 70 years ago. And the same night-fighting systems, too: spotlights that give away their positions.
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1 Introduction1.1 Objective of the Study1.2 Definition of the Market1.3 Market Scope1.3.1 Market Segment by Type, Application and Marketing Channel1.3.2 Major Regions Covered (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Mid East and Africa)1.4 Years Considered for the Study (2015-2028)1.5 Currency Considered (U.S. Dollar)1.6 Stakeholders
2 Key Findings of the Study
3 Market Dynamics3.1 Driving Factors for this Market3.2 Factors Challenging the Market3.3 Opportunities of the Global Night Vision System (NVS) and Driver Monitoring System (DMS) Market (Regions, Growing/Emerging Downstream Market Analysis)3.4 Technological and Market Developments in the Night Vision System (NVS) and Driver Monitoring System (DMS) Market3.5 Industry News by Region3.6 Regulatory Scenario by Region/Country3.7 Market Investment Scenario Strategic Recommendations Analysis
4 Value Chain of the Night Vision System (NVS) and Driver Monitoring System (DMS) Market
4.1 Value Chain Status4.2 Upstream Raw Material Analysis4.3 Midstream Major Company Analysis (by Manufacturing Base, by Product Type)4.4 Distributors/Traders4.5 Downstream Major Customer Analysis (by Region)
5 Global Night Vision System (NVS) and Driver Monitoring System (DMS) Market-Segmentation by Type6 Global Night Vision System (NVS) and Driver Monitoring System (DMS) Market-Segmentation by Application
7 Global Night Vision System (NVS) and Driver Monitoring System (DMS) Market-Segmentation by Marketing Channel7.1 Traditional Marketing Channel (Offline)7.2 Online Channel
8 Competitive Intelligence Company Profiles
9 Global Night Vision System (NVS) and Driver Monitoring System (DMS) Market-Segmentation by Geography
9.1 North America9.2 Europe9.3 Asia-Pacific9.4 Latin America
9.5 Middle East and Africa
10 Future Forecast of the Global Night Vision System (NVS) and Driver Monitoring System (DMS) Market from 2023-2028
10.1 Future Forecast of the Global Night Vision System (NVS) and Driver Monitoring System (DMS) Market from 2023-2028 Segment by Region10.2 Global Night Vision System (NVS) and Driver Monitoring System (DMS) Production and Growth Rate Forecast by Type (2023-2028)10.3 Global Night Vision System (NVS) and Driver Monitoring System (DMS) Consumption and Growth Rate Forecast by Application (2023-2028)
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Best Night Vision Binoculars 2023: Spot Subjects In The Dark
The best night vision binoculars allow us to see in the dark stealthily, negating the need for flashlights, headlamps, street lighting or bright moon phases to aid the naked eye after the sun has gone down. While some night vision binoculars can be expensive, we'll highlight the best deals on night vision binoculars so you don't have to shop around.
How do night vision binoculars work? Whether using binoculars, goggles or night vision monoculars — they all have similar technology inside. They gather light using a sensor (with a few exclusions), magnify it, and then project it onto a small screen inside the binoculars. The technology is reminiscent of how mirrorless cameras work — the image sensor captures the light photons, amplifies them and projects them onto the electronic viewfinder for the user to see.
Some use infrared (IR) illuminators to augment this further. Humans cannot detect infrared light, so the binoculars gather reflected light and shift it up in frequency into the visible light spectrum so that we can see it. Want to learn more? Take a look at our 'Night Vision Binoculars: What to look for' section at the bottom of this page.
Keep reading to find our pick of the best night vision binoculars, monoculars, and goggles at every price point. Not sure if you need night vision binoculars? We also have up-to-date guides on the Best binoculars, which feature more generalist all-purpose models. If you are simply looking for a means to light up dark areas or be able to work in the dark and discrete 'night vision' isn't essential, check out our guide to the Best headlamps for astronomy and low light scenes. For something smaller, there are also the Best binoculars for kids and the Best compact binoculars. Or, to find all the latest discounts over at our Best binocular deals page.
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Creative XP Night vision Goggles Elite
Best viewing range — at 1640ft, this is the longest viewing range of all the binoculars in this guide
SpecificationsSensor: NA
IR Range: 1300 ft / 433 yards
Display: 3.5 inch LCD
Battery: 2200mAh Rechargeable Battery
Battery life: 4 - 12 hours depending on use
Magnification: 5 x Optical, 8 x Digital, 40 x Max
Memory card: 128 GB
Weight: 2.7 lb
Warranty: Lifetime Warranty
Reasons to buy +Multiple power sources
+Huge viewing range
+128GB memory card supplied
+Tripod compatible
Reasons to avoid -Narrow field of view
-Buttons difficult to see in the dark
-Fairly expensive
Here we have the Creative XP Night Vision Elite Goggles that were launched in 2021. Creative XP is a family-owned company run by a self-professed hunter, so he knows a few things about night vision binoculars.
The Elite Goggles have a minimum focusing distance of 6.5 ft, so they can be used for backyard nature spotting or even for indoor games. They are tripod mountable, so you can sit for long hours without tiring your arms. The viewing range is a huge 1640ft / 500m, so you can spot wildlife from across fields without disturbing it.
Looking at reviews of previous generation Creative XP night vision binoculars, it seems that the company has listened to feedback and made tweaks where appropriate, with the most significant improvement being the introduction of a rechargeable battery and the ability to use a power bank or mains power. The body (choose from black or green) is coated in multi-coated shell armor to protect them from bumps and knocks.
They are water resistant to IPX4 level, so they will withstand rain, sleet and snow but can't be submerged, which is pretty standard.
Thrown in with the binoculars are a generous 128GB memory card (which you can record to) and a protective case.
The 'pro' version of these binoculars (rather than the elite) are battery-powered with a much smaller zoom for not much price difference. That said, they are currently on sale on Amazon (opens in new tab) with an $80 discount, making the price difference more significant.
Nightfox Swift
Best for close quarter use — a lightweight head and helmet mountable solution
SpecificationsSensor: CMOS
IR Range: 70m
Display: 640x360 TFT LCD
Battery: Built-in Lithium battery
Battery life: 3 hours with mixed IR use
Magnification: 1x
Memory card: None
Weight: 360g inc battery
Warranty: 18 months
Reasons to buy +Lightweight
+USB charging
Reasons to avoid -No IP rating
-Close quarters use only
For less than $200 you can pick up these top-quality Nightfox Swift night vision goggles — you'll struggle to find better value. With a viewing distance of just 75 yards (70m), Nightfox doesn't pretend that these are for anything other than close-quarters use.
The craftsmanship and quality are excellent, especially given the affordable price, and there are several mounting choices. It has a GoPro-style mounting point at the top, allowing you to use any GoPro accessories (and other action camera accessories (opens in new tab)) to mount them wherever you like. It also comes with a head strap and is also helmet mountable. They're very light compared with all other models on this list, so they should be comfortable to wear for extended periods. You can walk around hands-free while wearing these goggles, but be aware that they may compromise your peripheral vision.
We like that there is an integrated 3000mAh lithium battery which is rechargeable via USB. Depending on which brightness level (out of seven) you select, the battery life can be as long as three hours, but it can be charged on the move with any USB power bank or device.
A more expensive but higher resolution offering from Nightfox comes in the form of Nightfox Red HD Night Vision Goggles (opens in new tab). They enable HD video and audio recording and have an extra wide field of view of 55 degrees. You can also remove the battery so you can keep a charged-up spare with you.
Luna Optics LN-G3-B50
A little more expensive than entry-level kit, but offers power to compete with much pricier devices
SpecificationsSensor: 3.6 megapixels CMOS
IR Range: 600m
Display: 2x Amoled 1280x720
Battery: 4x CR123A or USB-C
Battery life: 4.5 hours
Magnification: 6-36x
Memory card: up to 128GB (8GB supplied)
Weight: 980g
Warranty: Two years
Reasons to buy +High resolution imaging
+Twin Amoled displays
+Wifi enabled
Reasons to avoid -Not waterproof
-Records at lowest magnification only
Another curious-looking pair of night-vision binoculars, Luna Optics' entry on this list brings high-quality AMOLED displays, giving a standard binocular-like feel. There's also a laser rangefinder and high-resolution imaging. It captures 16.1 megapixel still images and QHD (also known as 2K) resolution video at 30 frames per second, or 1080p at up to 60FPS.
The LN-G3-B50 have a color filter built in that adjusts the daytime color balance to a more natural setting so you can use them during the day. For nighttime use, the display can be either black and white, bright green, or amber. The IR illuminator should be suitable for subjects up to 600m away, while the laser rangefinder reaches up to 700m.
With a digital zoom of up to 36x (albeit it will only record at up to 6x), the viewing options are also decent. You can watch over Wi-Fi, connect to storage through USB, or save to a memory card. It comes with a strap, case, and all the cables you could need.
Zeiss DTI 3/35
Best for long range and able to operate for up to ten hours between charges
SpecificationsSensor: 384 x 288
IR Range: 1200m
Display: 1280 x 960 LCOS
Battery: Li-ion rechargeable
Battery life: 10 hours
Magnification: 2.5x optical 4x digital
Memory card: None
Weight: 420g
Warranty: Two years
Reasons to buy +Detection up to 1200m
+Left or right-handed operation
+Hot tracking function
Reasons to avoid -There isn't a memory card slot
-Premium price
This can be considered as either as a thermal imaging camera or a monocular, the distinction makes little difference in use. With only one lens and eyepiece, it's not a pair of binoculars, but the quality of the optics and the clever additional built-in functions make it a worthy contender on this list regardless. It offers a picture-in-picture feature that makes it easier to keep a moving subject in the center of the field of view and a fast refresh rate of 50Hz for flicker-free images. Its range is a whopping 1350 yards with 2.5x optical magnification and 4 x digital zoom in 0.5x steps.
You can switch between the traditional white and an inverted dark image, place red overheat signatures, or show temperature changes as a rainbow gradient thanks to night vision's four color options. You can place brackets around heat sources, quickly identifying the hottest object in the frame, which is excellent for nature spotting. A variant model, the DTI3/25 (opens in new tab), has a lower magnification but a wider field of view and is a better choice for use in heavily wooded areas to make it easier to spot subjects.
You can record up to 15GB of video within the device itself but also use the ZEISS App (opens in new tab) to live stream or share data on your phone.
Hexeum Night Vision Binoculars
Best for bargain hunters — excellent value for money, look out for them in the sales
SpecificationsSensor: CMOS
IR Range: 984ft
Display: 3 inch TFT
Battery: 6 x AA batteries
Battery life: 8 or 17 hours
Magnification: 3x
Memory card: 32GB SD
Weight: 2.58lb/1.17kg
Warranty:
Reasons to buy +IP66 rated
+Highly reviewed
Reasons to avoid -Often discounted at peak sales events
-6 x AA batteries required
While HEXEUM isn't a brand that springs to mind when you think of high-quality optics, these night vision binoculars are highly reviewed. They are often reduced around events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so if you can wait until one of those events to purchase, it might save you up to half the cost.
Even without the discount these night vision binoculars have some impressive specs. Notable features include fully multi-coated optics to increase light transmission and decrease glare and HD image and video recording, which saves to a 32GB SD card (included).
With a CMOS sensor and a 4x digital zoom, these night vision binoculars can magnify images up to 3x. The aperture is 24mm and they boast a 10-degree angle of view, perfect for scanning vast areas.
They also have a long continuous runtime of eight hours with adjustable IR or 17 hours without IR, and they'll work in the daytime as well as at night. The IR is adjustable to seven different intensities to view things at different distances. The biggest downside is that they take 6 x AA batteries, and they don't take rechargeable ones, so be sure to find a good deal on batteries.
ATN Binox 4K
A great option if you're looking to record video, both regular or slow-mo
SpecificationsSensor: 8.57 megapixels
IR Range: 1000m
Display: 2x 1280x720
Battery: Rechargeable lithium ion
Battery life: 15 hours (with extended life kit)
Magnification: 4-16x
Memory card: up to 64GB
Weight: 1120g
Warranty: two years
Reasons to buy +120FPS recording
+Long battery life
+Smart connection to other devices
Reasons to avoid -Quite heavy
-Night vision grainy beyond 100 yards
If you're looking to shoot high-speed video after dark or in challenging weather conditions, these weather-resistant ATN Binox 4K might be just what you need. With the ability to record up to 120FPS, you can create slow-motion effects when you play it back.
They can also share real-time rangefinder information with other people via mobile devices, and send laser tags to help a team move into a position ready to observe or photograph wildlife.
You can share videos too, recording at 1080p and live streaming at 720p with an IR illuminator that boasts a range of 1km. You can stream video simultaneously as you record it over Wi-Fi, to an Apple or Android device running the ATN Obsidian 4 (opens in new tab) app. From here, you can save, playback, and share your content.
With an internal battery that can last up to 15 hours and a USB-C charging port, the ATN Binox 4K offers extremely low power consumption. A micro SD card is needed for storage but you'll need to supply your own as there isn't one supplied.
Bresser NightVision Binocular 1x
For comfort and ease of use, this head-mountable device is a good pick
SpecificationsSensor: CMOS color
IR Range: 70m
Display: not specified
Battery: rechargeable
Battery life: 8 hours
Magnification: 2x digital
Memory card: none
Weight: 335g
Warranty: 5 years
Reasons to buy +Head mount included
+Light weight
+Rechargeable
Reasons to avoid -Limited performance
-A bit gimmicky
This head-mountable unit looks like it could be a prop from a TV show about special forces soldiers. Although there is a 2x digital zoom to have a closer look at items before you approach, this handy device from Bresser, a well-known astronomy brand, is more for navigating in the dark than it is for providing useful magnification — it doesn't offer magnification beyond the 2x digital zoom.
The IR illuminator should be good for seeing subjects up to 70m away, and the unit comes with a rechargeable battery that lasts up to eight hours, which we much prefer to single-use batteries. An external power pack can also power it via USB. If you need the ability to record, there's a similar model from the same manufacturer, the Bresser Digital Night Vision Binocular (opens in new tab). It's a tad more expensive and isn't head-mounted like this one, but it does boast a record to micro-SD function.
Orion 2x54 Ultra Wide Angle Binoculars
Best for simplicity — these low power conventional binoculars will supercharge your eyes without fancy electronics
SpecificationsSensor: NA
IR range: NA
Display: NA
Battery : NA
Battery life: NA
Magnification : 2x
Memory card: NA
Weight: 450g
Warranty: One year
Reasons to buy +Lightweight
+Easy to use
Reasons to avoid -Individual eyepiece focus
-Pricey for binoculars
Here is something a little different: ditching light amplifiers and electronic magic for good old-fashioned physics. Binoculars gather light over a larger area than the human eye can manage, then magnify the result. A pair with larger objective lenses will show a brighter image than those with smaller objectives. What would happen if you took reasonably large 54mm objectives and applied a magnification of just 2x?
These are what happens — the Orion 2x54. They collect more than 40 times more light than a dilated human pupil, allowing us to see subjects that would otherwise be in darkness. They are intended mainly for astronomy, and we can assure you that you've never 'seen' the Milky Way until you've seen it with something like these. The massive 36-degree field of view is wide enough to fit entire constellations. They are perfect for bridging the gap between what you can see with the naked eye and what you would see via a pair of large binoculars.
They rely on having at least some light available because they don't have batteries or IR illuminators, but the low-tech approach brings its own rewards. We have noticed the price of the Orion 2x54 increasing gradually, so if you're looking at purchasing them, we'd do it sooner rather than later.
Nightfox 100V
Just about as cheap as you can find, and with limited performance, try these to see if the night vision thing is for you
SpecificationsSensor: 640 x 480 CMOS
IR Range: 100m
Display: 320 x 240 TFT
Battery: 8x AA
Battery life: 6 hours
Magnification: 3x optical 2x digital
Memory card: n/a
Weight: 790g inc batteries
Warranty: 18 months
Reasons to buy +Inexpensive
+Easy to use
Reasons to avoid -No recording function
-Not rechargeable
The Nightfox 100V are, despite its size and resolution, able to operate in the dark for a whopping six hours. Although they may be designed for beginners and have an entry-level price tag, we can't deny that they do work.
With 100m of IR illumination broken into seven different levels (which allow you to turn down the brightness to save the power of the eight AA batteries), there's 6x magnification too. This 6x magnification, however, is broken into 3x optical and 2x digital, meaning you'll lose quality with max magnification. They're still a good, inexpensive introduction into the world of night vision, and they're simple to operate with no confusing menus. The Nightfox 100V has an 18-month warranty as standard for extra peace of mind.
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Best night vision binoculars 2023: What to look forThere is a vast range of options available to buy online. Unfortunately, many of these turn out to be either poor quality, leaking light into the human visual range and thus ruining natural night vision, or quickly
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