Description

Nocturn Industries Manticore-R — Housing Only Builder Kit

The Manticore-R housing from Nocturn Industries is 7075-T6 aluminum + Grade 4 titanium, Type III hard anodize, digital tactile push buttons, 26+ hours CR123A, LEMO 00B 2-pin external port. 173g housing only. Exceeds IP68+ and MIL-STD-810H. Lifetime no-questions-asked 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	Nocturn Industries (USA)
Material	7075-T6 aluminum + Grade 4 titanium, Type III hard anodize
Weight	173g housing only; ~485g RPO build; ~599g milspec build
Power	CR123A (26+ hrs) + LEMO 00B 2-pin external port
Water	Exceeds IP68+
Standard	Exceeds MIL-STD-810H
Controls	Digital tactile push buttons
Housing warranty	Lifetime, no-questions-asked

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.