3. How does the performance of Gen 1, 2, and 3 night vision compare?

Night Vision devices of all generations are evaluated on the basis of a universal rating system that measures two main criteria:

  • System Light Gain: This measures how many times the night vision unit can amplify available light.
  • System Resolution: A measure of how sharp and clear the amplified image will appears.

The following chart reviews these specifications across the three Generations of Night Vision.

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