AN/PEQ-5
The AN/PEQ-5, also known as the 'Carbine Visible Laser (CVL)',[1] is a laser sight manufactured by Insight Technology.[2]
The sight is mil-spec and projects a visible red dot. The unit is the Carbine Visible Laser or CVL version of the larger AN-PEQ-2, and is found in the SOPMOD Block I kit for use by the U.S. military. The unit comprises a single rugged box that houses a visible red laser, which mounts to a weapon using a MIL-STD-1913 rail. The one major difference between the AN-PEQ-5 and the larger AN-PEQ-2, is the AN-PEQ-5 lacks the IR illuminator/target designator which is only visible through night vision devices. This feature is primarily used to aid with aiming while using night vision. Both are products of Insight Technologies.[3]
See also
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- AN/PEQ-2
- AN/PEQ-6
- AN/PEQ-15
- AN/PEQ-16
- List of military electronics of the United States
- Joint Electronics Type Designation System – Unclassified designation system for United States military electronic equipment
References
[edit]- ^ "Insight Technology CVL Carbine Visible Laser | Own the Night Archive". Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ Rottman, Gordon (2011). The M16. Osprey Publishing. p. 45. ISBN 978-1-84908-690-5.
- ^ Dockery, Kevin (4 December 2007). Future Weapons. Penguin Group US. p. 123. ISBN 978-1-101-20618-8.
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