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The Thales | The Thales Angénieux LUCIE is a night vision device developed and designed by Thales in France in 1996. It is categorized as a LPNVG (Low Profile Night Vision Goggle) Bi-Ocular system and has been used since then by British, French and German armed forces. | ||
== Technical Data == | == Technical Data == | ||
The | The LUCIE are usually equipped with Gen2+ Photonis XD4 or XR5 MX-10130 format image tubes, in rare cases a Gen3 is installed OEM. The eyepieces are by design in a fixed IPD setting due folded optical internals offering a wide but short eye-box for universal fit. Dioptric adjustment goes from -5 to +3 with a eye-relief around 17mm. The system is powered by a single AA battery 1,5V or 3,6V offering 60/100hrs operation time at 20°C. The goggles feature a morse signaling IR LED press button illuminator and can be switched continuously by the main power button. The housing features a auto-shutoff sensor turning the goggles automatically off after 30 seconds if the environmental lights are brighter than 10lux. | ||
[[File:Thales Lucie Internals.jpg|thumb|Internals of Thales Lucie|alt=]] | [[File:Thales Lucie Internals.jpg|thumb|Internals of Thales Lucie|alt=]] | ||
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File:Thales Lucie Skullcrusher Headmount.jpg|Thales Lucie Headmount/Skullcrusher | File:Thales Lucie Skullcrusher Headmount.jpg|Thales Lucie Headmount/Skullcrusher | ||
File:Thales Lucie Interchangeable Helmet-Mount.jpg|Thales Lucie Helmet Mount | File:Thales Lucie Interchangeable Helmet-Mount.jpg|Thales Lucie Helmet Mount | ||
File:Thales Lucie Hemlet-Claw for usage without VAS shrouds.jpg|Thales Lucie Helmet Claw | File:Thales Lucie Hemlet-Claw for usage without VAS shrouds.jpg|Thales Lucie Helmet Claw | ||
File:Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Mount.jpg|Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Mount | File:Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Mount.jpg|Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Mount | ||
File:Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Claw.jpg|Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Claw | File:Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Claw.jpg|Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Claw | ||
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File:Thales Lucie User Handbook.jpg|Thales Lucie User Handbook | File:Thales Lucie User Handbook.jpg|Thales Lucie User Handbook | ||
File:Thales Lucie Carrying Bag.jpg|Thales Lucie Carrying Bag | File:Thales Lucie Carrying Bag.jpg|Thales Lucie Carrying Bag | ||
File:Thales Lucie x3.8 Magnifier.jpg|Thales Lucie x3.8 Magnifier | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== Mounting === | === Mounting === | ||
The | The LUCIE features a proprietary head-mounting system / accessories and is interchangeable for VAS shrouds or Helmets without shrouds with the Helmet-claw. | ||
All mounting systems (Skullcrusher/Helmet-Mounts) offer a magnetic on/off feature when flipped up, the device turns automatically off by the magnetic mechanism. | All mounting systems (Skullcrusher/Helmet-Mounts) offer a magnetic on/off feature when flipped up, the device turns automatically off by the magnetic mechanism. | ||
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File:Thales Lucie Setup With Crye Nightcap, Interchangeable Helmet-Mount.jpg|Thales Lucie Setup with interchangeable Helmet-Mount on a Crye Nightcap | File:Thales Lucie Setup With Crye Nightcap, Interchangeable Helmet-Mount.jpg|Thales Lucie Setup with interchangeable Helmet-Mount on a Crye Nightcap | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== See Also == | |||
* [[Simrad GN-1]] | |||
[[Category:Devices]] | [[Category:Devices]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:39, 9 May 2025
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| Manufacturer(s) | |
| Type | Bi-ocular |
| Tube Format | MX-10130 |
| FoV | 51° / 51° |
| Mount | Proprietary |
| Objective(s) | Proprietary |
| Eyepiece(s) | Proprietary |
| Weight | 435 g |
The Thales Angénieux LUCIE is a night vision device developed and designed by Thales in France in 1996. It is categorized as a LPNVG (Low Profile Night Vision Goggle) Bi-Ocular system and has been used since then by British, French and German armed forces.
Technical Data
The LUCIE are usually equipped with Gen2+ Photonis XD4 or XR5 MX-10130 format image tubes, in rare cases a Gen3 is installed OEM. The eyepieces are by design in a fixed IPD setting due folded optical internals offering a wide but short eye-box for universal fit. Dioptric adjustment goes from -5 to +3 with a eye-relief around 17mm. The system is powered by a single AA battery 1,5V or 3,6V offering 60/100hrs operation time at 20°C. The goggles feature a morse signaling IR LED press button illuminator and can be switched continuously by the main power button. The housing features a auto-shutoff sensor turning the goggles automatically off after 30 seconds if the environmental lights are brighter than 10lux.
Dimensions:
- 126mm long
- 68mm wide
- 75mm tall
Accessories
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Thales Lucie Headmount/Skullcrusher
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Thales Lucie Helmet Mount
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Thales Lucie Helmet Claw
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Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Mount
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Thales Lucie OB70 Helmet Claw
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Thales Lucie Eyecups V1
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Thales Lucie Eyecups V2
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Thales Lucie Oculars Cover
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Thales Lucie Objetive Daycaps With Central ND Filter
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Thales Lucie User Handbook
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Thales Lucie Carrying Bag
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Thales Lucie x3.8 Magnifier
Mounting
The LUCIE features a proprietary head-mounting system / accessories and is interchangeable for VAS shrouds or Helmets without shrouds with the Helmet-claw.
All mounting systems (Skullcrusher/Helmet-Mounts) offer a magnetic on/off feature when flipped up, the device turns automatically off by the magnetic mechanism.
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Thales Lucie Skullcrusher Setup
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Thales Lucie Setup with interchangeable Helmet-Mount on a Crye Nightcap
