They were designed for military and civilian chopper pilots. During tactical activities at night, they supply airmen with good ground observation, mark detection and laser beam visibility. They are lightweight and easy to use. PCO presented its latest product – PNL-3X air night imagination goggles at the European Rotors 2024 in Amsterdam.
The European Rotors 2024 trade fair has brought together exhibitors and visitors from all over the world. She besides presented herself in Amsterdam owned by Polish Armed Forces Group PCO – the largest Polish maker of optoelectronic devices: goggles, monoculars, night vision, thermovision, laser sights.
At the stand of the Polish manufacturer, proven and sold for years in many abroad markets PNL-3M night imagination goggles. But not just that. There was besides the premiere of the latest PCO product – the Gogli model PNL-3X. “Thanks to many innovations, the PNL-3X goggles enjoyed large interest at the fair,” says Tomasz Walczak from the department of communication and promotion of PCO SA.
PNL-3X goggles disagree from another PCO devices of this kind with a completely fresh design. They were developed utilizing many years of experience with the operation of goggles in the PNL-3 and PNL-3M family. PCO designed them for Performance of tasks by pilots and another chopper crew members in mediocre lighting and at night, and their usage does not require the usage of any artificial lighting sources. According to the manufacturer, thanks to the fresh Gogloms, “crossing the border, law enforcement support, search and rescue missions and HEMS, or air firefighting is becoming even more effective.”
PNL-3X were developed according to civilian and military aviation standards. The goggles utilized a fresh emergency release mechanics from the handle and helmet to guarantee the safety of the pilot. The "heart" of the goggles is the state-of-the-art 4G image amplifiers from Photonis, which, combined with the next generation gradient optics, warrant excellent detection, designation and recognition parameters (DRI) and extended (compared to erstwhile models) scope of view from 400 nm to over 1100 nm.
The built-in Minus Blue Gogli filter can be utilized for night lighting of cockpit and displays. In addition, they supply visibility of the laser beam (including laser markers 1064 nm) for military and public safety purposes (e.g. police, border guards or firefighters). PNL-3X are equipped with an automatic shut-off and turn-on strategy erstwhile raised or lowered. Besides, they're so constructed that the pilot can handle them with 1 hand.
The goggles can operate over 40 hours in continuous operation without having to replace the battery with a fresh power supply for 4 batteries. PNL-3X are 1 of the lightest goggles on the market: the device itself weighs 475 g and the weight of the full set is 871 g.
PCO product is presently being tested and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification procedure is besides ongoing. The company plans to start investigating with representatives of Polish armed forces soon. Production and sales of PNL-3X will begin next year.
