Description

Nocturn Industries Manticore-R — Rugged Aluminum Night Vision Goggle

The Manticore-R is Nocturn Industries’ ruggedized articulating binocular — the UANVB-FCR (Ultralight Articulating Night Vision Binocular, Full Control Ruggedized). Precision-machined from aerospace-grade 7075-T6 aluminum with Mil-standard Type III hard anodize finish and optional Cerakote. Advanced multi-axis CNC machining achieves an ultra-lightweight, single-piece pod geometry. Nocturn Industries backs the housing with a lifetime no-questions-asked warranty.

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Why Operators Choose the Manticore-R

7075-T6 aluminum with hard anodize

Mil-standard Type III Class II hard anodize over 7075-T6 aerospace aluminum. Cerakote finish options available. Exceeds MIL-STD-810H durability and NATO 1.5m drop test standards.

Digital manual gain control

Onboard digital tactile push buttons control power, gain, and IR illuminator. Manual gain lets you precisely dial tube amplification for any lighting environment.

Individual pod shutoff when rolled up

Each pod automatically cuts power when rolled up — protecting tubes and eliminating helmet glow. Also reduces runtime draw significantly.

User-adjustable pod tension

Pod articulation tension is user-adjustable in the field — set resistance to your preference without tools.

IPD stops included

IPD stops come standard for repeatable pod positioning.

CR123A onboard + external battery port

Single CR123A for 26+ hours continuous runtime. AA cap and AAA cap (10+ hrs) available separately. External battery port (LEMO 00B 2-pin) for extended runtime.

Lifetime no-questions-asked warranty

Every Nocturn Industries housing is covered by a lifetime warranty — repair or replacement of all housing components, no questions asked. Does not cover intensifier tubes or lens assemblies.

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Choosing Your Tube

Elbit Green Phosphor XLSH — Same Gen 3 thin-filmed tube as the XLSH, rendered in classic green phosphor. Some operators prefer green for extended wear. 10-year warranty.

Elbit XLSH White Phosphor — Thin-filmed Gen 3 tubes made by Elbit Systems of America. High sensitivity, proven low-light performance, may show minor cosmetic blemishes in the image area. The standard Elbit configuration and a trusted performer across military and law enforcement. 10-year warranty.

Elbit PH White Phosphor — Tighter spot specifications than XLSH. Fewer and smaller blemishes in the image area for a cleaner viewing experience. 10-year warranty.

L3Harris 24UA Unfilmed White Phosphor — Top of the L3Harris unfilmed lineup. Improved contrast, strong SNR, highly regarded by experienced operators. U.S.-made Gen 3. 10-year warranty.

What is FOM?

Figure of Merit is calculated by multiplying a tube’s resolution (line pairs per mm) by its signal-to-noise ratio. A higher FOM generally indicates better overall performance, but two tubes with identical FOM can render differently in the field. Every tube ships with its actual measured datasheet.

Hand Select

Email us to request datasheets on available tubes before purchasing. You’ll see the actual measured specs — FOM, SNR, resolution, EBI, and halo — for the specific tube going into your unit. Call (888) 330-7057 or email sales@superiortac.com — we carry more configurations than the dropdown shows.

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Specs at a Glance

Housing	7075-T6 aerospace aluminum + Grade 4 titanium, Type III hard anodize
Finish options	Black, FDE Cerakote, OD Green
Magnification	1x
FOV	40°
Power	CR123A (26+ hrs), AA cap or AAA cap (sold separately) + LEMO 00B external port
Weight	173g housing only; 485g with RPO 3.0 optics; 599g with standard milspec optics
Water resistance	Submersible to 66ft for 2 hours
Standard	Exceeds MIL-STD-810H; NATO 1.5m drop test
Tube format	MX-11769 (with manual gain); MX-10160 (compatible — manual gain not available)
Optics	PVS-14 compatible eyepiece and objective

Note: MX-10160 tubes are compatible with the Manticore-R housing but manual gain is not available when using MX-10160 format. MX-11769 format is required for manual gain functionality.

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Warranty

Housing: Lifetime warranty — Nocturn Industries will repair or replace all housing components, no questions asked. Does not cover intensifier tubes or lens assemblies.

U.S.-made Gen 3 tubes (Elbit and L3Harris): 10-year warranty — covers the full unit including housing, optics, electronics, and tube. Does not cover accidental damage or misuse.

All units from Superior Tactical are backed by in-house repairs with free diagnostic. If something goes wrong, you’re calling us.

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Who Buys the Manticore-R from Superior Tactical

Operators who specifically want a Nocturn Industries housing. Nocturn has a strong reputation in the professional NV community for machining precision and design detail — the user-adjustable pod tension and digital gain control are features that experienced operators notice. The lifetime warranty and 7075-T6 hard-anodized construction put the Manticore-R at the top of the ruggedized aluminum class alongside the RNVG.

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Common Questions

How does the Manticore-R compare to the RNVG?
Both are 7075-T6 aluminum ruggedized housings with lifetime warranties. The RNVG is a fixed-bridge design with a long military/LE track record. The Manticore-R is articulating with digital gain control and user-adjustable pod tension. If you want articulation and digital gain in a full-metal housing with a lifetime warranty, the Manticore-R. If you want the simplest, most proven fixed-bridge platform, the RNVG.

Can I see the tube datasheet before I buy?
Yes — email us before purchasing.

How fast does it ship?
Most orders ship within 1–2 business days.

This product is subject to U.S. export control laws. ITAR controlled. For sale to U.S. persons only.