OP-14 Monocular – L3 18UA White Phosphor Night Vision

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OP-14 Housing Equipped with Carson Optics and L3 White Phosphor Filmless Gated 18UA

Lightweight. Practical. Proven.

The OP-14 Monocular with L3 18UA white phosphor tube is a clean, no-nonsense night vision solution for users who want durability, simplicity, and rock-solid Gen 3 performance. This unit combines the compact and modular OP-14 housing with a filmless L3Harris 18UA intensifier and military-grade PVS-14 style optics for a dependable, single-eye night vision setup.

With its integrated dual-articulating dovetail arm, the OP-14 mounts directly to standard helmet mounts (like the G24) with no adapters needed. It flips up, swaps sides, and stays tight. Powered by a single AA battery, the OP-14 is built around modern field requirements — compact, tough, and user-friendly.

Built Around L3 18UA Performance

The 18UA intensifier tube from L3Harris offers clean, stable image quality in a variety of environments. Auto-gated and filmless, it's ideal for entry-level white phosphor users or experienced operators looking for a reliable monocular that doesn't require top-shelf pricing. While not as high-spec as the 20UM or 24UM models, it holds its own in most low-light and no-light environments.

Key Features:

• L3 18UA White Phosphor Tube: Filmless Gen 3 intensifier, auto-gated, with clean night vision performance
• Integrated Dual Dovetail Arm: Mounts directly to Wilcox G24 and similar interfaces without adapters
• Lightweight Housing: Under 200g fully built (without battery); designed for extended wear
• Modular Flip and Swap: Use on either eye — dovetail arm swings across with a single button press
• Manual Gain Control: Adjust tube brightness to match lighting conditions or personal preference
• Single AA Battery: Easy to source, field-replaceable, no external power pack needed
• Standard Optics Compatibility: Accepts common PVS-14 objective and eyepiece lenses

What's Included:

• OP-14 monocular with installed L3 18UA white phosphor tube
• PVS-14 style objective and eyepiece lenses (Carson mil-spec)
• Lens caps
• AA battery
• Soft carry case

Tech Specs:

• Housing: OP-14 Monocular (with articulating dovetail)
• Tubes: L3 18UA White Phosphor, Gen 3 Filmless
• Weight: ~195g (without battery)
• Power: 1x AA battery (no external power required)
• IR Illuminator: Onboard, near-IR flood style
• Mounting Interface: Integrated dual-articulating dovetail arm
• Water Resistance: Sealed against splashes and short submersion

A True Working Monocular

The OP-14 isn’t a collector’s item — it’s made for real-world use. Whether you’re running it as a helmet-mounted spotter, backup to a thermal setup, or your main go-to night vision device, this unit gives you flexibility without unnecessary weight or fragility. It’s fieldable, fixable, and ready when you are.