The Night Vision Sight, cataloged under National Stock Number 5855-01-491-6967, 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 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5855-01-491-6967 |
| Item Name | Night Vision Sight |
| FSC / FSG | 5855 / 58 — Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | EYE RELIEF-24MM FOR FULL FIELD OF VIEW;DIOPTER RANGE:+/-2(MIN);RETICLE TYPE/SIZE PROJECTED LED DOT/0.3 MR=1.0 MOA;RETICLE MOVEMENT/CLICK-0.15 MR=.5 MOA;OBJECTIVE FOCUS RANGE-FIXED AT INFINITY FIELD OF VIEW -10 DEG(HORIZONTAL) 8 DEGREES (VERTICAL);SYSTEM MAGNIFICATION 4.50X;INPUT ILLUMINATION REQUIRED-CLOUDY STARLIGHT TO BRIGHT MOONLIGHT;BATTERY REQ:ALL AA SIZE COMMERCIAL;WATER PROOF DEPTH/TIME -20M(66FT) FOR 2 HOURS;SYSTEM RESOLUTION 2.4 LP/MR@ INFINITY;GEN III (MX-10160) FILMED/GATED IMAGE INTENSIFIER. MM |
| Storage Temp Range | -60.0 TO 160.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF |
| Functional Description | TO BE USED ON M249 SQUAD AUTOMATIC WEAPON |
| Type/model Designation | AN/PVS-17C |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 242970-011 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Insight Technology Division Div Insight Technology Division |
| AN/PVS-17C | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5855-01-491-6967 is a Night Vision Sight, classified under FSC 5855, Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5855-01-491-6967: General Characteristics Item Description: EYE RELIEF-24MM FOR FULL FIELD OF VIEW;DIOPTER RANGE:+/-2(MIN);RETICLE TYPE/SIZE PROJECTED LED DOT/0.3 MR=1.0 MOA;RETICLE MOVEMENT/CLICK-0.15 MR=.5 MOA;OBJECTIVE FOCUS RANGE-FIXED AT INFINITY FIELD OF VIEW -10 DEG(HORIZONTAL) 8 DEGREES (VERTICAL);SYSTEM MAGNIFICATION 4.50X;INPUT ILLUMINATION REQUIRED-CLOUDY STARLIGHT TO BRIGHT MOONLIGHT;BATTERY REQ:ALL AA SIZE COMMERCIAL;WATER PROOF DEPTH/TIME -20M(66FT) FOR 2 HOURS;SYSTEM RESOLUTION 2.4 LP/MR@ INFINITY;GEN III (MX-10160) FILMED/GATED IMAGE INTENSIFIER. MM; Storage Temp Range: -60.0 TO 160.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF; Functional Description: TO BE USED ON M249 SQUAD AUTOMATIC WEAPON; Type/model Designation: AN/PVS-17C. 4 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 5855-01-491-6967 has DEMIL Code D. 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.