UDMC-ASU's AN/PVS-14 NVD

One of the tactical products for Infantry Troops made by United Defense Manufacturing Corp. (UDMC)-Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), Inc. being used by Philippine security forces are their  AN/PVS-14 NVG (Monocular).

The AN/PVS-14 is one of the most versatile night vision systems available today. It can be used as a hand-held pocket scope, a helmet mounted monocular, or a weapon sight when mounted in tandem with an infrared laser aimer or other night vision compatible primary optic.

Additional features include a low battery indicator located in the eyepiece and an active projected infrared LED that provides short range illumination for activities such as map reading.

Its specifications are as follows:

Length/Width/Height: 11.4 cm L x 5.7 cm W (4.5 in L x 2 in W )

Weight: 339g with Battery

Magnification: 1X Minimum

Focus Distance: 25cm (9.8 in)

Field of View: 40°

Objective Lens: 27 mm (1.1 in)

Eye Relief: 25 mm (0.6 in)

Diopter Adjustment: +2 to -6

Resolution: 64 Ip/mm (Min)

Signal/Noise: 21.9 : 1 (Min)

FOM: 1401 (Min) - 1600 (Max)

Power Source: 1 AA battery

Operating Time: >15 Hours

Mount: Head/Helmet Mount Adapter and Weapon-Mount Adapter for Picatinny Rail (MIL-STD-1913/STANAG 2324)

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Who is ASU, Inc.?

Founded in 1995, the goal of Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), Inc. is to implement Night Vision equipment into the Civil Aviation market to increase operational safety and improve mission capabilities.

Their focus is to provide a turnkey solution to their customers where, with one call, they can obtain:

- Night Vision Goggles (NVG) and Replacement Parts

- Servicing/Inspection for the goggles

- NVG Cockpit Lighting solutions installed by their 145 Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) approved Repair Station Technicians at their facility in Boise, Idaho or at the Customer’s Facility

- Assistance for Cockpit Replacement Parts provided by their FAA approved Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA)

- Training, both initial and re-current, for Flight Crews on the use of Night Vision in flight via an FAA Approved 141 Training Program, and/or a 135 Air Operator Certificate Assistance to establish Night Vision Programs.

To date, ASU has sold more than 5,500 Aviator Systems within the U.S. ASU is L-3 Warrior System's exclusive authorized Aviation Goggle distributor and their NVG Technicians have been factory trained/certified.

Since 1995, ASU has demonstrated the true definition of a complete “Go-to“ company for both Rotor-Wing and Fixed-Wing aircraft operations.

ASU is proud to provide the highest-quality products and services to a wide variety of satisfied customers on a global scale. These include numerous government and private agencies such as Civil Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Military Services; Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Department of Energy; Search and Rescue, Fugitive Apprehension, Airborne Surveillance, Airborne Security, and Fire Suppression Missions.

ASU is a leading provider in portable NVG and Binoculars, offering technologies by L3 and Harris Corporation. Harris and L3 will be merging soon as announced late last year in a merger of equals. The process is expected to be completed sometime mid-2019 and once completed the new company will be called L3-Harris Technologies and will be worth around $34 billion which will make them the 6th biggest defense company in the U.S. and the 10th biggest globally. ASU will still be there as their long-time and reliable partner as reseller and distributor all over the world.

Night vision goggles offered by ASU are light weight, sturdy, with specs up to military grade with styles in both mountable and handheld.

One of the tactical products for ground troops being used by Philippine security forces are their  AN/PVS-14 NVG (Monocular).

AN/PVS-14 offers on hand operation of on/off, IR and gain control for fast and easy operation. Available in green or white phosphor.

PVS-14 Benefits:

- One-hand on/off, IR, and gain control
- Compact and safer to use
- Lighter to reduce head/neck fatigue
- Noncorrosive aluminum battery compartment, battery cap, and nickel springs
- Black-nickel battery exterior finish reduces IR and increases ruggedness
- Mounts available for head, helmet or weapon

OPERATIONS:
Military
EMS
Search & Rescue
Law Enforcement
Boarder Patrol
Agriculture
Fire Fighting

ASU trusts only in UDMC

Just as Harris Corporation and L3 Technologies trusts only Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) Inc., ASU in turn trusts only the United Defense Manufacturing Corporation (UDMC) to be their Exclusive Representative, Distributor, and Reseller for Night Vision Devices (NVD) in the Philippines for both Aviation and Infantry applications. The agreement between ASU and UDMC was signed in May 2017.

Our UDMC Rifle Buying Experience by Andrew Mueller

My father who was born in Switzerland and underwent compulsory army training in his younger years could be best described as a gun enthusiast. It therefore was normal for him to have a long gun in his home and he convinced my mother to continue with this time tested tradition.

During UDMC’s sales promotion last July 2016 my mother purchased a S5 DGIS rifle, chambered in the proven 5.56mm NATO round with a 14.5 inches stainless premium barrel. After the processing for the firearm license and transport permit by UDMC we finally were able to pick up the rifle at our nearest airport. While it is true that the rifle price is almost three times higher than a comparable price for a similar rifle in the USA one has to consider that almost all the raw materials have to be imported. Due to their promotion at that time, we were able to get a few items which comes for free with the purchase of each rifle which combined together made the deal so much more appealing.

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