Description

SI Nighthawk-MG — Gen 3 Night Vision Goggle with Manual Gain

The Nighthawk-MG is manufactured by Steele Industries and precision-machined from 7075-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum. Full metal construction, traditional PVS-14 style rotary controls, and a separate dedicated gain dial — familiar to any operator who has run a 14. Steele Industries backs the housing with a lifetime warranty.

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Why Operators Choose the Nighthawk-MG

7075-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum housing

CNC-machined full metal construction. Same alloy class as the RNVG — strong, proven, built to last.

Dedicated manual gain dial

A separate gain dial sits alongside the power and IR knobs — same traditional rotary layout as the PVS-14. Lets you adjust tube amplification precisely without navigating menus or repurposing the on/off switch. Any operator familiar with PVS-14 controls is ready to run the Nighthawk-MG without retraining.

All U.S. Gen 3 tubes

Every tube option is U.S.-made Gen 3 — Elbit and L3Harris. All carry a 10-year warranty.

Articulating pods with individual shutoff

Pods fold flat against the helmet when stowed. Each pod powers off independently when flipped up — protecting tubes and eliminating helmet glow.

CR123A onboard + LEMO external port

Single CR123A for onboard power. 4-pin LEMO port for external battery pack. Optional AA cap available separately.

IPD stops included

Physical IPD knobs with adjustable stops — 55 to 72mm range.

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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 aircraft-grade aluminum, CNC-machined
Magnification	1x
FOV	40°
Focus range	9.8″ to infinity
Diopter	+2 to -6
Eye relief	25mm
IPD	55–72mm (adjustable stops)
Gain control	Dedicated dial — separate from power switch
Power	CR123A onboard + 4-pin LEMO external port
Weight	~560g
Water resistance	Submersible to 66ft
Tube format	MX-10160 (PVS-14 compatible)

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Warranty

Housing: Lifetime warranty from Steele Industries.

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 Nighthawk-MG from Superior Tactical

Operators who want manual gain in a full-metal housing with traditional PVS-14 controls. The dedicated gain dial is a meaningful difference from housings that implement gain through a combined switch — for operators who use gain frequently, a separate knob is faster and more intuitive. The lifetime housing warranty and full 7075-T6 aluminum construction put the Nighthawk-MG in the same tier as the RNVG for build quality.

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Common Questions

How is the gain control different from other manual gain goggles?
The Nighthawk-MG has a dedicated gain dial — a separate knob from the power switch. Some other housings implement gain as part of the on/off button. A separate dial gives you faster, more precise adjustment, especially with gloves.

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.