M45 Unity Vision Periscope - PMMA Acrylic
The M45 Unity Vision Periscope with PMMA acrylic optics is a lightweight, wide-viewing periscope designed for armored vehicles, offering high impact resistance for demanding field operations.
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The M45 Unity Vision Periscope with PMMA (acrylic) optics is a robust and lightweight optical device engineered for use in armored vehicles where wide visibility, durability, and weight reduction are critical. Featuring a non-magnifying, unity vision design, it delivers a true-to-scale (1:1) view of the external environment, enabling vehicle crews to maintain full situational awareness while remaining under armor protection.
Constructed with high-quality PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), the M45 periscope offers excellent optical clarity and significant impact resistance. This material choice makes the periscope lighter than its glass counterpart, reducing strain on vehicle structures and simplifying handling during installation and maintenance. The acrylic lens also performs reliably in a range of environmental conditions, withstanding temperature changes, vibration, and exposure to UV radiation.
The M45 is designed for integration into standard vision blocks and can be easily serviced or replaced in the field. It is particularly well-suited for vehicles where weight savings, affordability, and operational resilience are prioritized. Optional enhancements, such as UV-resistant coatings, tinted finishes, or compatibility with ballistic shielding, are available to tailor the periscope to specific mission profiles.
Key features
- NSN No. 1240-00-509-2743
- Lightweight PMMA Construction
- Non-magnifying optics
- Wide field of vision
- High optical clarity
- Easy replacement
- Cost-effective material
- Impact Resistance - PMMA provides excellent toughness, making it resistant to shocks and vibrations in harsh environments
- Enhanced ballistic protection afforded by desiccated internal air gap in dual prism models (Optional features)
- Choice of housing material and paint finish (Optional features)
- Laser protection filters in accordance with MIL-DTL-62422D. NSN No. 6650-01-418-6658 (Optional feature)
- EMC attenuating filters (Optional feature)
- Heated window components to de-ice and de-mist (Optional features)
- Choice of metal or fabric black out blind (Optional features)