L3 Harris Filmless Night Vision Tube for Sale — Gen 3 White Phosphor
L3 Harris filmless Gen 3 white phosphor image intensifier tubes. FOM 2400+ standard, 2600+ standard, and 2600+ Supergain. MX-11769 and MX-10160 formats. Spec sheet with every tube. Adams Industries direct.
L3 Harris (formerly ITT Night Vision, then L3 Technologies) produces the filmless Gen 3 image intensifier — the alternative to Elbit's thin-film tube. Where Elbit uses a thin film on the photocathode to block ion feedback, L3 Harris tubes use no film at all on the photocathode, relying instead on a different MCP configuration and manufacturing approach to manage ion feedback.
The practical difference at the same FOM: filmless tubes typically exhibit marginally longer service life potential compared to thin-film, at the cost of slightly different image characteristics in some conditions. For most end users, both technologies deliver equivalent operational imagery at equivalent FOM — the choice between them often comes down to preference and price availability at a specific FOM tier.
L3 Harris FOM Tiers
L3 Harris filmless tubes are available in three performance tiers. All include individual spec sheets. FOM = Center Resolution × SNR.
Standard WP
Entry L3 Harris filmless white phosphor. FOM 2400+ puts this above mid-tier Elbit thin-film. Strong SNR and resolution for the price point. Individual spec sheet included.
Standard WP
High-performance L3 Harris filmless. FOM 2600+ tier — equivalent to Elbit Pinnacle Select range. Best-in-class resolution and SNR for standard filmless production. Spec sheet included.
Supergain
L3 Harris Supergain — select-grade filmless production. Enhanced photocathode sensitivity. Top of the L3 Harris line. Spec sheet included. Allocated supply — contact for availability.
Filmless Technology — What the Difference Is
The Elbit vs L3 Harris distinction comes down to ion barrier approach. Both are Gen 3 GaAs photocathode tubes. Both produce white phosphor images. The ion barrier — the mechanism that prevents ion feedback from the MCP destroying the photocathode — is handled differently between manufacturers.
No Photocathode Film
L3 Harris filmless tubes have no thin film applied to the photocathode. Ion barrier is achieved through MCP configuration rather than film coating. Different manufacturing approach, different service life characteristics.
White Phosphor Output
White phosphor (WP) produces grayscale imagery. The human eye resolves more contrast detail in grayscale than green phosphor — edge detection, terrain reading, and low-contrast target identification are all improved.
Individual Spec Sheets
Every L3 Harris tube supplied by Adams Industries includes the factory spec sheet: measured FOM, center resolution, SNR, halo radius, EBI. Actual tested numbers for the specific tube delivered.
MX-11769 and MX-10160
L3 Harris filmless tubes available in both major Gen 3 formats. MX-11769 for PVS-14, MH-14, MH-1, SENTINEL, AEON. MX-10160 for MH-1, SENTINEL, AEON, PANOS. Specify format before ordering.
U.S.-Manufactured
L3 Harris produces these tubes domestically under ITAR compliance. U.S. production, documented chain of custody, not foreign commercial manufacture.
Adams Industries Direct
Sourced and sold direct. No dealer markup. In business since 1993. Both Elbit thin-film and L3 Harris filmless available — Adams Industries can supply whichever manufacturer and FOM tier you require.
L3 Harris Filmless Tube Specifications
| Manufacturer | L3 Harris (formerly ITT Night Vision / L3 Technologies) |
|---|---|
| Technology | Gen 3 filmless white phosphor |
| Ion Barrier | Filmless — MCP configuration, no photocathode film |
| Phosphor | White phosphor (WP) |
| FOM Tiers | 2400+ Standard / 2600+ Standard / 2600+ Supergain |
| Tube Formats | MX-11769, MX-10160 |
| Documentation | Individual factory spec sheet with every tube |
| Export Control | ITAR — U.S. persons only without DSP-5 |
Adams Industries Direct
- L3 Harris filmless Gen 3 tubes — all FOM tiers, sourced direct
- Individual factory spec sheet with every tube
- MX-11769 and MX-10160 formats available
- Elbit thin-film also available — both manufacturers stocked
- In business since 1993 — original NVG manufacturer, not a reseller