The Night Sight Vision, cataloged under National Stock Number 5855-01-491-0140, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5855 (Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5855-01-491-0140 |
| Item Name | Night Sight Vision |
| FSC / FSG | 5855 / 58 — Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | AN/PVS-17B MINIATURE NIGHT VISION SIGHT HAS THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:EYE RELIEF 24MM FOR FULL FIELD OF VIEW;DIOPTER RANGE; +/-2(MIN);RETICLE TYPE/SIZE PROJECTED LED DOT/0.61 MR=2.1MOA RETICLE MOVEMENT/CLICK 0.15MR=.5MOA;OBJECTIVE FOCUS RANGE FIXED AT INFINITY;FIELD OF VIEW -20 DEG(HORIZONTAL) 17 DEG(VERTICAL);SYSTEM MAGNIFICATION 2.25X;INPUT ILLUMINATION REQUIRED CLOUDY STARLIGHT TO BRIGHT MOONLIGHT;BATTERY REQUIREMENTS-ALL AA SIZE;1 BA 3058/UV,1 EA 1.5V LITHIUM AND 1 EA 3.9V LITHIUM;OPERATING TEMP; -40 DEGREES F TO +/-125 F;WATERPROOF DEPTH/TIME 20M(66FT) FOR 2 HOURS;SYSTEM RESOLUTION 2.4LP/MR AT INFINITY;GEN III FILMED GATED IMAGE INTENSIFER;AN/PVS-17B USED ON A VARIETY OF USMC SMALLS ARMS WEAPONRY V |
| Storage Temp Range | -60.0 TO 160.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF |
| Type/model Designation | MODEL AN/PVS-17B |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 242970-012 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Insight Technology Division Div Insight Technology Division |
| AN/PVS-17B | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5855-01-491-0140 is a Night Sight Vision, classified under FSC 5855, Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5855-01-491-0140: General Characteristics Item Description: AN/PVS-17B MINIATURE NIGHT VISION SIGHT HAS THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:EYE RELIEF 24MM FOR FULL FIELD OF VIEW;DIOPTER RANGE; +/-2(MIN);RETICLE TYPE/SIZE PROJECTED LED DOT/0.61 MR=2.1MOA RETICLE MOVEMENT/CLICK 0.15MR=.5MOA;OBJECTIVE FOCUS RANGE FIXED AT INFINITY;FIELD OF VIEW -20 DEG(HORIZONTAL) 17 DEG(VERTICAL);SYSTEM MAGNIFICATION 2.25X;INPUT ILLUMINATION REQUIRED CLOUDY STARLIGHT TO BRIGHT MOONLIGHT;BATTERY REQUIREMENTS-ALL AA SIZE;1 BA 3058/UV,1 EA 1.5V LITHIUM AND 1 EA 3.9V LITHIUM;OPERATING TEMP; -40 DEGREES F TO +/-125 F;WATERPROOF DEPTH/TIME 20M(66FT) FOR 2 HOURS;SYSTEM RESOLUTION 2.4LP/MR AT INFINITY;GEN III FILMED GATED IMAGE INTENSIFER;AN/PVS-17B USED ON A VARIETY OF USMC SMALLS ARMS WEAPONRY V; Storage Temp Range: -60.0 TO 160.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF; Type/model Designation: MODEL AN/PVS-17B. 3 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5855-01-491-0140 has DEMIL Code F. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.