Description

AB Night Vision RVM-14 Housing — Builder Kit

The RVM-14 from AB Night Vision is a billet 7075 aluminum monocular housing with manual gain control (MX-11769 format), built-in IR illuminator, ¼-20 side mount thread, and a small dovetail on top for bridge or arm mounting. 300g, CR123 ~75 hours. Lifetime housing warranty.

This is a housing-only kit for builders who want to assemble their own night vision system. Tubes are not included — you source your own tubes and bring them to us for assembly, or install them yourself. Optics (lenses) are available as a selection at checkout.

Key Specs

Manufacturer	AB Night Vision (USA)
Material	Billet 7075 aluminum, black anodized
Weight	300g
Power	CR123 (~75 hrs)
Gain	Manual gain via rotary switch (MX-11769 format)
IR illuminator	Built-in, push-button with protective fence
Side mount	¼-20 thread for accessories/mounts
Top dovetail	Accepts RVM-14 Arm (monocular) or RVM-14 Bridge (binocular)
Housing warranty	Lifetime

Choosing Your Tube

Elbit XLSH White Phosphor — Gen 3, U.S.-made

Thin-filmed autogated. White phosphor. 10-year warranty.

Elbit XLSH Green Phosphor — Gen 3, U.S.-made

Thin-filmed autogated. Green phosphor. 10-year warranty.

Elbit PH White Phosphor — Gen 3, U.S.-made

Thin-filmed autogated. White phosphor. 10-year warranty.

NNVT 1600+ FOM — Gen 2+ Autogated White Phosphor

NNVT autogated white phosphor, 1600+ FOM. 2-year warranty.

Warranty

Housing: lifetime. U.S. Gen 3 tubes: 10-year. NNVT: 2-year.

ITAR controlled. For sale to U.S. persons only.

Common Questions

Does this kit include the image intensifier tube?
No. This is a housing kit — it includes every component needed to build a complete AN/PVS-14 except the image intensifier tube. You can source a tube separately from our image intensifier inventory or call us at (888) 330-7057 to hand select one to pair with this kit.

What image intensifier tubes are compatible?
This housing accepts standard 18mm Gen 2 and Gen 3 image intensifier tubes, including L3Harris and Elbit tubes. Contact us for current tube inventory and hand select options.

Is this built to military specification?
Yes. All components are manufactured, assembled, and tested in accordance with US Military specifications. This is the same standard used for military-issue AN/PVS-14 units.