The EOTech Model 552
HOLOgraphic Weapon Sight (HWS) is fully compatible with all generation levels
of night vision intensifier tubes. A special night vision (NV) setting allows
the operator to immediately drop the brightness intensity of the holographic reticle
to eliminate any "halo" effect while viewing through an image
intensifier tube. The EOTech M552 can
be positioned in tandem behind night vision intensifiers without any
"bloom" of the target area. Now, operators can combine the proven
night vision technological advantage with a superior close quarters weapon
optic to achieve greatly enhanced weapon aiming - in complete darkness.
Unlike active IR laser pointer
systems, the HWS is a passive system and emits no muzzle-side signature. While
in the NV mode, the HWS not detectable by enemy night vision surveillance
systems, providing operators with a stealth means for effective nighttime
weapon aiming.
The EOTech M552
unique switch allows the operator to instantly drop the holographic reticle's
brightness to the NV mode of operation. The operator has the ability to toggle
back and forth between the NV mode and the normal day/night operation within
fractions of a second. The EOTech M552 has
10 distinct night vision settings to provide maximum flexibility to the
operator. Typically 3 to 4 brightness settings are not enough to support a host
of constantly changing conditions including manufacturing variances in the
sensitivities of the image intensifier tubes, varying ambient environments, and
varying light gathering sensitivities of the human eye across users. The M550
still maintains the 20 normal brightness settings for normal day/night
operations.
The typical configuration is with
both the monocular night vision system and the HWS mounted in tandem on the
weapon's receiver. Operators can also witness the holographic reticle with
head/helmet mounted monocular night vision image intensifier systems, even on a
partial cheekweld on the weapon's stock. This allows the operator added
flexibility and greater versatility when deploying with night vision systems in
the ever changing battlefield environments.
Field of View: Aimpoint Comp and EOTech HWS
The EOTEch advantage is clear to see.
EOTech's HWS's field of view is nearly 4 times as wide as the Aimpoint Comp
M2's. The greater field of view means improved situational awareness and faster
threat identification. The HWS offers 10 night vision reticle settings compared
to the Aimpoint Comp's four settings.