The UH-1 is an affordable, USA-made, feature-packed dual-tube binocular night vision goggle from Low Light Innovations. It is a user-serviceable, fixed-configuration system available under $5,500 in Gen 2+ configuration.
The housing is constructed from fiber-reinforced polymer with an aluminum dovetail, aluminum rear plate, and aluminum battery compartment. This material set delivers structural precision and durability at a lower production cost than the magnesium and titanium construction of the flagship MH-1. The UH-1 is user serviceable with field-level access for tube swaps and routine maintenance. It is non-modular by design.
The UH-1 runs on AA batteries with external power input via Fischer 4-pin connector. Both sources can be connected at the same time, and onboard smart circuit logic provides automatic failover if external power is interrupted. Continuous runtime is approximately 25 to 90 hours depending on configuration and power source.
The optical system is PVS-14 compatible and the housing is fully tube agnostic, accepting any standard 18mm image intensifier tube including MX-10160 and MX-11769. End users select the tube manufacturer and specification that fits their requirements — Gen 2+ within the under $5,500 bracket, or higher specifications including Elbit and L3 white phosphor.
The UH-1's manual gain assembly connects without soldering, allowing installation and service at the field level. Every UH-1 is designed and assembled in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, manufactured in the United States, and backed by a transferable lifetime warranty.
