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Nocturn Talon Ultralight Monocular

Nocturn Talon Ultralight Monocular

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  • Last seen at $489.00 at Nocturn Industries on Nov 12.

Our take on the Nocturn Talon Ultralight Monocular

The Nocturn Talon is an ultralight night vision monocular built on a carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic housing that the maker says approaches the strength of 6061-T6 aluminum. At about 53 grams in CR123A configuration, the housing is roughly half the weight of a standard PVS-14 while staying compatible with standard optics and accessories. A single rotary knob handles power, manual gain and the onboard IR illuminator, which keeps the controls simple in the dark. It suits night vision users who want PVS-14-style compatibility in a much lighter package, though it is a housing platform, so the image intensifier tube and optics determine actual performance.

Best forNight vision users who want to cut helmet weightPVS-14 owners moving to a lighter housingHunters and observers who need manual gain controlBuyers already familiar with night vision tube options
Pros
  • Housing weighs about 53 g in CR123A configuration
  • Carbon fiber composite said to approach 6061-T6 aluminum strength
  • Compatible with standard PVS-14 optics and accessories
  • Single knob controls power, gain and IR illuminator
  • Manual gain adjustment for changing light conditions
Cons
  • Housing only; tube and optics add cost and weight
  • Single-knob control may feel less direct than separate switches
  • Onboard IR is short-range and visible to other night vision users
  • Little independent testing of the composite housing's durability

Nocturn Talon Ultralight Monocular prices at every store

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Nocturn Talon Ultralight Monocular price history

Lowest price we've seen: $489.00 on Nov 12 at Nocturn Industries. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.

About the Nocturn Talon Ultralight Monocular

The Nocturn Talon (U.N.V.M.) is an ultralight night vision monocular. The housing is made of a carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite. At 53 grams in the CR123A configuration, it is approximately 50% lighter than a standard PVS-14.

One rotary knob controls power, manual gain and the onboard IR illuminator. Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. Turn the knob to adjust gain. Double-tap to turn on the IR illuminator, which has adjustable brightness and a status indicator. Auto shutoff when stowed can be turned on or off through the same control.

The housing works with standard PVS-14 J-arm style mounts and accessories. It accepts MX-11769 image intensifier tubes and PVS-14 pattern optics. The image tube pod is interchangeable with Nocturn Raptor systems. The Talon is designed and assembled in the United States.

Housing material
Carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite
Weight
53 g in CR123A configuration
Housing colors
Black, Flat Dark Earth (FDE), OD Green, Multicam
Controls
Single rotary knob for power, manual gain and IR illuminator
IR illuminator
Onboard, adjustable brightness, status indicator
Battery
CR123A battery cap included; optional AA and CR2 battery caps
Mount compatibility
Standard PVS-14 J-arm style mounts and accessories
Tube compatibility
Standard MX-11769 image intensifier tubes
Optics compatibility
PVS-14 pattern optics
Product line
Image tube pod interchangeable with Nocturn Raptor systems
Tube options
L3Harris unfilmed white phosphor (Commercial or Mil/Aviation grade), L3Harris SuperGain unfilmed white phosphor (Mil/Aviation grade), Elbit thin-film white phosphor, NNVT white phosphor
Tube origin
L3Harris and Elbit made in the USA; NNVT made in the PRC
Tube technology
L3Harris and Elbit: Gen 3; NNVT: Gen 2+
SuperGain gain
Commonly 100,000–120,000 fL/fc, versus 40,000–80,000 fL/fc typical for filmless tubes
Lens option
BrightPath Optics, about 0.5 oz lighter per optics set than Mil-Spec optics
Made in
Designed and assembled in the United States

Questions and answers

Is the Talon a complete night vision device?
It is sold as a housing platform. You still need an image intensifier tube and optics, which drive most of the performance and the total cost.
How much lighter is it than a PVS-14?
The housing is about 53 grams in CR123A configuration, roughly half the weight of a standard PVS-14 housing. The full assembled unit weighs more once the tube and optics are added.
Does it work with PVS-14 accessories?
Yes. Nocturn says the Talon is compatible with standard optics and accessories, so existing PVS-14 mounts, lenses and eyepieces should fit.
How do the controls work?
One rotary knob does everything: press and hold to power on or off, rotate to adjust gain, and double-tap to turn on the IR illuminator.
Is the carbon fiber housing as strong as aluminum?
Nocturn says the composite approaches the strength of 6061-T6 aluminum while being much lighter. Independent durability testing is limited, so treat that as a manufacturer claim.
What battery does it use?
The 53-gram figure refers to the CR123A configuration. Confirm the battery type and any other configurations with the seller before buying.
Where is the Nocturn Talon Ultralight Monocular cheapest?
At Nocturn Industries, for $489.00, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Nocturn Talon Ultralight Monocular?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Nocturn Industries, Night Vision Outfitters.

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