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Night Vision and Thermal Complete System: Unmatched Tactical Preparedness for All Environments
When operating in total darkness, human eyes are at a severe biological disadvantage because they rely entirely on visible light to see. To solve this problem, engineers created night vision goggles with thermal imaging to help professionals and civilians own the night. Modern night vision devices amplify the scarce ambient light from the moon and stars, while thermal devices detect invisible heat radiation. When you connect these two powerful tools together, you create a thermal and NVG combo. This hybrid NVG thermal setup allows you to safely navigate rough terrain and instantly spot hidden targets at the exact same time.

Who Uses Them and Why
Thermal-fusion NVG gear provides a significant tactical advantage for various users. Here is how different groups rely on this technology:
- Law Enforcement: Police units rely on thermal night vision to safely track fleeing suspects hiding in dark woods or urban shadows.
- Hunters: Hunters love thermal + night vision for hunting because they can instantly spot game animals hiding in thick bushes during dawn or dusk.
- Civilian Enthusiasts: Even weekend players and trainers use NVG + Thermal for airsoft / milsim to gain a massive advantage over the competition
The Thermal Fusion Systems
What exactly makes a thermal NVG so powerful? Thermal fusion systems combine image intensification (light amplification) and thermal imaging (heat detection) to provide superior situational awareness. Here is how these two technologies work together to give you the ultimate tactical advantage:
- Image Intensification (Light Amplification): Standard night vision works by collecting and amplifying tiny amounts of ambient light. This provides unparalleled high-resolution mapping of the terrain, making it safe to walk or drive in the dark. However, this technology has a weakness: it is easily defeated by heavy smoke, dense fog, and thick foliage.
- Thermal Imaging (Heat Detection): Thermal cameras operate completely independently of light. Instead, they detect emitted infrared radiation, which is simply body heat. Thermal easily pierces through smoke, fog, and bushes to highlight glowing targets, but it struggles to show you the detailed ground features needed for safe foot navigation.
- The Fusion Advantage: By synthesizing image intensification with thermal imaging, users are presented with a unified display. This integration overlays critical thermal data directly onto the high-resolution terrain mapping of standard night vision. Because of this, you get the absolute best of both worlds without the drawbacks of either system.
Dedicated vs Bridged Systems
When building a complete NVG + thermal loadout, there are two main ways to combine night vision and thermal. You can choose a dedicated optical fusion system or a bridged dichoptic setup.
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Best Use Case |
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Dedicated Fusion |
Uses built-in optical beam combiners to mix the thermal and NVG feeds inside a single unified housing. |
Professional NVG thermal setups for elite operations, offering perfect depth perception and an integrated view. |
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Bridged Systems |
Mounts a separate night vision monocular over one eye and a thermal monocular over the other eye. |
A highly customizable fusion NVG thermal option for those who want to use their thermal and NVG combo devices separately. |
Bridged Configurations and Tactical Mounting
To build a reliable hybrid setup, operators require modular mounting solutions.
- The Armasight Rayvn Bridge is machined from billet aluminum and utilizes a highly adjustable dual-dovetail architecture. This allows operators to seamlessly align a PVS-14 night-vision monocular with a thermal imager (such as the Armasight Sidekick) without tools. This precise interpupillary adjustment prevents optical misalignment and eye fatigue during prolonged deployments.
NVGs with Thermals For You
Atomic Defense operates as a highly specialized US-based distributor of precision electro-optics. To address the overwhelming logistical complexity of sourcing compatible gear, we offer pre-configured, turnkey systems designed for immediate operational deployment. Here are some of the best thermal + night vision devices you will find in our collection:
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Armasight PVS-14 Gen 3 + Sidekick Kit: This comprehensive kit provides an advanced, dual-waveband solution for ultimate precision and situational awareness. It successfully bridges a professional-grade PVS-14 Gen 3 night vision monocular with a compact Armasight Sidekick Mini Thermal Monocular. This delivers uncompromising performance; the Sidekick features a 640x480 sensor resolution, a sharp 12-micron pixel pitch, and a fluid 60Hz refresh rate to ensure smooth, lag-free thermal tracking in the field.
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Armasight Rayvn Bridge Configurations: If you are building your own bridged dichoptic setup, this modular mounting solution is explicitly designed to pair a standard PVS-14 night vision monocular with supported thermal devices, such as the Armasight Sidekick, Armasight Jockey, or the iRay RH25. The RH25 elevates your environmental scanning capability by housing a heavy-hitting 640x512 thermal core, a 12-micron pixel pitch, and a fast 50Hz/60Hz refresh rate for ultra-crisp target separation on the move.
- iRay Rico Hybrid 640 3X 50mm: For users seeking weapon-mounted versatility, this unit functions as a multi-function thermal weapon sight that combines the adaptability of a thermal clip-on device with high-definition imaging. Driven by a powerful 640x512 sensor resolution, an industry-standard 12-micron pixel pitch, and a seamless 50Hz refresh rate, the Hybrid 640 provides unmatched detail identification and visual clarity at extreme standoff distances.
Get your NVGs with Thermals now!
Whether you are a police officer using law enforcement thermal night vision or a hunter looking for thermal + night vision for hunting, Atomic Defense is your trusted source. We meticulously assemble and quality-control our gear, purging analog units with dry nitrogen gas to prevent internal fogging.
Shop our complete line of night-vision goggles, NVG thermal goggles, and thermal NVGs today. Buy now and take home the ultimate NVG and thermal system!
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Manticore-R - Up to 3000 FOM Gen 3 WP w/ Manual Gain & IR Illuminator - Tough Design
$5,599.00Original price $5,599.00 - Original price $14,610.00Original price $5,599.00From $5,599.00$5,599.00 - $14,699.00Current price $5,599.00| /UANVB-FCR - Tough Aluminum Body, Manual Gain & IR for Full Control. The UANVB-FCR Manticore-R is a very strong night vision binocular made fro...
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RPNVG - Up to 3000 FOM Gen 3 WP w/ 65° Wide Field of View - IR Illuminator Equipped & External Power Port
Original price $7,190.00 - Original price $16,350.00Original price $7,190.00 - Original price $16,350.00Original price $7,190.00From $6,199.00$6,199.00 - $14,499.00Current price $6,199.00| /RPNVG | Rugged Gen 3 WP Goggle with a 65° Panning View The AB Night Vision RPNVG is a tough panning night vision goggle that helps you see more in...
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Nocpix LUMI H35R Thermal Monocular - 1,970-Yd Detection & 875-Yd Rangefinder - IP67 Waterproof
$2,399.00Original price $2,399.00 - Original price $2,399.00Original price $2,399.00$2,399.00$2,399.00 - $2,399.00Current price $2,399.00| /Nocpix LUMI H35R Rangefinding: The Definitive Compact Thermal Optic for 1,970-Yard Detection & Precise 875-Yard Ranging. The Nocpix LUMI H35R ...
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iRay HCH50R - 10x Faster for Lag-Free Tracking - Hybrid Thermal Sight with LRF
$6,499.00Original price $6,499.00 - Original price $6,499.00Original price $6,499.00$6,499.00$6,499.00 - $6,499.00Current price $6,499.00| /iRay HCH50R | Lag-Free Thermal Sight with LRF and QD Mount The iRay Hybrid Compact HCH50R is a thermal scope that helps you see clearly in the dar...
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Armasight Thermal Zeroing Target Pack of 10
Original price $54.99Original price $54.99 - Original price $54.99Original price $54.99Current price $49.99$49.99 - $49.99Current price $49.99| /Armasight Thermal Zeroing Target Pack – High-Contrast Precision for Effortless Thermal Optic Zeroing Simplifies the process of zeroing thermal op...
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Armasight BNVD-51 Gen 3 White Phosphor Go Kit - 1600+ FOM
$8,499.00Original price $8,499.00 - Original price $8,499.00Original price $8,499.00$8,499.00$8,499.00 - $8,499.00Current price $8,499.00| /Armasight BNVD-51 Gen 3 White Phosphor Go Kit - Versatile, High-Performance Night Vision with Built-In Infrared and Exceptional Durability Elite ...
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Armasight BNVD-51 Night Vision Bundle: 1600+ FOM Gen 3 White Phosphor with IR Illuminator
Original price $9,999.00Original price $9,999.00 - Original price $9,999.00Original price $9,999.00Current price $9,199.00$9,199.00 - $9,199.00Current price $9,199.00| /Armasight BNVD-51 Gen 3 Ultimate Kit: Advanced Night Vision Gear for Maximum Awareness and Precision The Armasight BNVD-51 Gen 3 Ultimate Kit is ...
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Armasight Contractor 640 2.3-9.2x35 Thermal Weapon Sight
Original price $5,499.00Original price $5,499.00 - Original price $5,499.00Original price $5,499.00Current price $4,499.00$4,499.00 - $4,499.00Current price $4,499.00| /Contractor 640 Thermal Weapon Sight - Compact, High-Performance Precision with Advanced Features Built with our advanced ArmaCORE 12-Micron Senso...
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iRay CABIN CBL19 384 Thermal Monocular
Original price $2,100.00Original price $2,100.00 - Original price $2,100.00Original price $2,100.00Current price $1,999.00$1,999.00 - $1,999.00Current price $1,999.00| /iRay CABIN CBL19 384 Thermal Monocular The iRay CABIN CBL19 384 Thermal Monocular is a high-performance thermal imaging device, tailored for outd...
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iRay Mate MAH50 - 50mm Clip-On Thermal w/ 2400 Yard Range
$5,999.00Original price $5,999.00 - Original price $5,999.00Original price $5,999.00$5,999.00$5,999.00 - $5,999.00Current price $5,999.00| /iRay MAH50: High-Precision Thermal Clip-On with Advanced Imaging and Sturdy Build High-Performance Thermal Clip-On: The iRay Mate MAH50 is design...
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iRay Rico Pro - 640 Variable 25/50mm Thermal Weapon Sight
Original price $6,499.00Original price $6,499.00 - Original price $6,499.00Original price $6,499.00Current price $5,499.00$5,499.00 - $5,499.00Current price $5,499.00| /iRay Rico Pro | Thermal Weapon Sight The InfiRay Rico Pro is an advanced dual field-of-view (FOV) thermal weapon sight that provides unmatched ima...
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Burris Optics BTC Rail Mount Adaptor | Adaptor | Black | Quick Release | Burris Thermal Clip On | Matte
Original price $239.99Original price $239.99 - Original price $239.99Original price $239.99Current price $199.99$199.99 - $199.99Current price $199.99| /Quickly mount the Burris Thermal Clip-On (BTC) in front of your favorite riflescope, directly to rifles featuring a forward picatinny mounting opti...
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Armasight BNVD-40: 1600+ FOM Gen 3 White Phosphor with Wilcox G95 Mount & IR Illuminator
Original price $9,999.00Original price $9,999.00 - Original price $9,999.00Original price $9,999.00Current price $9,199.00$9,199.00 - $9,199.00Current price $9,199.00| /Armasight BNVD-40 Gen 3 Ultimate Kit - Superior Night Vision Performance with Advanced Accessories Premium Night Vision Solution: The Armasight B...
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Sig Sauer ECHO RV35 | Thermal Weapon Sight | 2-16X35mm | 640x512 Core Resolution | Fits 1913 Picatinny Rail | Black
$2,999.99Original price $2,999.99 - Original price $2,999.99Original price $2,999.99$2,999.99$2,999.99 - $2,999.99Current price $2,999.99| /Leveraging years of experience blending innovative electronic technologies with rugged optical systems, SIG SAUER's ECHO thermal category provides ...
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Sig Sauer ECHO RV50-LRF | Thermal Weapon Sight | 2.5-20X50mm | 640x512 Core Resolution | BDX 2.0 Enabled | Integrated Rangefinder | Fits 1913 Picatinny Rail | Black
$3,999.99Original price $3,999.99 - Original price $3,999.99Original price $3,999.99$3,999.99$3,999.99 - $3,999.99Current price $3,999.99| /Leveraging years of experience blending innovative electronic technologies with rugged optical systems, SIG SAUER's ECHO thermal category provides ...
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Sig Sauer ECHO MV35 | Thermal Monocular | 2-16X Magnification | 35mm Objective | 640x512 Core Resolution | Flat Dark Earth
$2,499.99Original price $2,499.99 - Original price $2,499.99Original price $2,499.99$2,499.99$2,499.99 - $2,499.99Current price $2,499.99| /Equipped with BDX 2.0 and 10 hour runtime, the ECHO MV35 Thermal Monocular adapts to your situation at any given moment, with all the knowledge you...
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Sig Sauer ECHO RQ35 | Thermal Weapon Sight | 3.5-28X35mm | 384x288 Core Resolution | Fits 1913 Picatinny Rail | Black
$2,099.99Original price $2,099.99 - Original price $2,099.99Original price $2,099.99$2,099.99$2,099.99 - $2,099.99Current price $2,099.99| /Leveraging years of experience blending innovative electronic technologies with rugged optical systems, SIG SAUER's ECHO thermal category provides ...
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Sig Sauer ECHO MV50-DV | Thermal Monocular | 1.5-24X Magnification | 50mm Objective | Dual View | 640x512 Core Resolution | Flat Dark Earth
$3,999.99Original price $3,999.99 - Original price $3,999.99Original price $3,999.99$3,999.99$3,999.99 - $3,999.99Current price $3,999.99| /Equipped with BDX 2.0 and 10 hour runtime, the ECHO MV50 Thermal Monocular adapts to your situation at any given moment, with all the knowledge you...
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Sig Sauer ECHO MV50-LRF | Thermal Monocular | Laser Range Finder | 3-24X Magnification | 50mm Objective | 640x512 Core Resolution | Flat Dark Earth
$3,299.99Original price $3,299.99 - Original price $3,299.99Original price $3,299.99$3,299.99$3,299.99 - $3,299.99Current price $3,299.99| /Equipped with BDX 2.0 and 10 hour runtime, the ECHO MV50 Thermal Monocular adapts to your situation at any given moment, with all the knowledge you...
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Sig Sauer ECHO CV25 | Thermal Clip-On Sight | 1-8X25mm | 640X512 Core Resolution | Black
$4,499.99Original price $4,499.99 - Original price $4,499.99Original price $4,499.99$4,499.99$4,499.99 - $4,499.99Current price $4,499.99| /Equipped with BDX 2.0 and a Quick Disconnect mount, the ECHO CV25 Thermal Clip-On adapts to your situation at any given moment, with all the knowle...
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Sig Sauer Flip-to-Side Mount | Fits SIG ECHO CV25 Thermal Scope | 1.535" Optic Centerline | Matte | Black
$499.99Original price $499.99 - Original price $499.99Original price $499.99$499.99$499.99 - $499.99Current price $499.99| /The BOBRO Flip-to-Side Mounts are a premium upgrade for the SIG SAUER ECHO CV25 Thermal Clip On, offering enhanced versatility and a reliable mount...
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Sig Sauer ECHO Thermal SV50-LRF | Thermal Weapon Sight | 2-16X50mm | 640x512 Core Resolution | BDX 2.0 Enabled | Integrated Rangefinder | Black
$4,499.99Original price $4,499.99 - Original price $4,499.99Original price $4,499.99$4,499.99$4,499.99 - $4,499.99Current price $4,499.99| /Leveraging years of experience blending innovative electronic technologies with rugged optical systems, SIG SAUER's ECHO thermal category provides ...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Mini | Thermal Rifle Scope | 3.5-28X Magnification | 25mm Objective | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $1,205.00Original price $1,205.00 - Original price $1,205.00Original price $1,205.00Current price $1,095.00$1,095.00 - $1,095.00Current price $1,095.00| /A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Mini | Thermal Rifle Scope | 3-24X Magnification | 50mm Objective | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $3,845.00Original price $3,845.00 - Original price $3,845.00Original price $3,845.00Current price $3,495.00$3,495.00 - $3,495.00Current price $3,495.00| /A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Mini | Thermal Rifle Scope | 2-16X Magnification | 35mm Objective | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $3,185.00Original price $3,185.00 - Original price $3,185.00Original price $3,185.00Current price $2,895.00$2,895.00 - $2,895.00Current price $2,895.00| /A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Mini | Thermal Rifle Scope | 2.5-20X Magnification | 25mm Objective | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $1,975.00Original price $1,975.00 - Original price $1,975.00Original price $1,975.00Current price $1,795.00$1,795.00 - $1,795.00Current price $1,795.00| /A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Mini | Thermal Rifle Scope | 3.5-28X Magnification | 35mm Objective | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $2,195.00Original price $2,195.00 - Original price $2,195.00Original price $2,195.00Current price $1,995.00$1,995.00 - $1,995.00Current price $1,995.00| /A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Mini | Thermal Rifle Scope | 2-16X Magnification | 15mm Objective | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $985.00Original price $985.00 - Original price $985.00Original price $985.00Current price $895.00$895.00 - $895.00Current price $895.00| /A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Elite | Thermal Rifle Scope | 2-16X Magnification | 35mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $3,625.00Original price $3,625.00 - Original price $3,625.00Original price $3,625.00Current price $3,295.00$3,295.00 - $3,295.00Current price $3,295.00| /A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Elite | Thermal Rifle Scope | 3-24X Magnification | 50mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $4,175.00Original price $4,175.00 - Original price $4,175.00Original price $4,175.00Current price $3,795.00$3,795.00 - $3,795.00Current price $3,795.00| /A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Elite | Thermal Rifle Scope | 2.5-20X Magnification | 25mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $2,195.00Original price $2,195.00 - Original price $2,195.00Original price $2,195.00Current price $1,995.00$1,995.00 - $1,995.00Current price $1,995.00| /A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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ATN Corp THOR 5 XD | Thermal Rifle Scope | 3-30X75MM | 30MM Main Tube | 1280x1024 Sensor Resolution | Multiple Reticles | Matte Finish | Black
$6,095.00Original price $6,095.00 - Original price $6,095.00Original price $6,095.00$6,095.00$6,095.00 - $6,095.00Current price $6,095.00| /The ThOR 5 is ATN's latest generation of ThOR thermal scopes and is a revolutionary leap forward. More power, memory, the latest sensors and custom...
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ATN Corp THOR 5 | Thermal Rifle Scope | 5-40X75MM | 30MM Main Tube | 640x480 Sensor Resolution | Multiple Reticles | Matte Finish | Black
$4,095.00Original price $4,095.00 - Original price $4,095.00Original price $4,095.00$4,095.00$4,095.00 - $4,095.00Current price $4,095.00| /The ThOR 5 is ATN's latest generation of ThOR thermal scopes and is a revolutionary leap forward. More power, memory, the latest sensors and custom...
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ATN Corp BlazeTrek 6 | Thermal Monocular | 19MM Objective | 2.25-18X Magnification | Matte Finish | Black | Includes Case and USB Type-C Cable
Original price $1,865.00Original price $1,865.00 - Original price $1,865.00Original price $1,865.00Current price $1,695.00$1,695.00 - $1,695.00Current price $1,695.00| /Step up to professional-grade detection with the ATN BlazeTrek, featuring ultra-sensitive sensors and detection ranges that reach out to over 1,000...
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ATN Corp BlazeTrek 6 | Thermal Monocular | 25MM Objective | 2.8-22X Magnification | Matte Finish | Black | Includes Case and USB Type-C Cable
Original price $2,085.00Original price $2,085.00 - Original price $2,085.00Original price $2,085.00Current price $1,895.00$1,895.00 - $1,895.00Current price $1,895.00| /Step up to professional-grade detection with the ATN BlazeTrek, featuring ultra-sensitive sensors and detection ranges that reach out to over 1,000...
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ATN Corp ThOR 6 Elite | Thermal Rifle Scope | 3.5-28X Magnification | 35mm Objective | 30mm Main Tube | Multiple Reticles | Black | Includes Carry Case and Charging Cable
Original price $2,525.00Original price $2,525.00 - Original price $2,525.00Original price $2,525.00Current price $2,295.00$2,295.00 - $2,295.00Current price $2,295.00| /A high-sensitivity thermal sensor detects even the faintest heat signatures, while SharpIR AI sharpens edges and enhances definition in real time f...
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