Max Range of Night Vision/Light Amplification Sights

[IronMikeGolf]

Getting hit by T-80Bs at 2500+ meters. I thought the range that night sight was capable of was more like 1300 meters.

Is that one generic sight? If so, what's the range band on it?

[CapnDarwin]

Systems do the following:
IR-S = vision out to 1000m at night, must be clear weather.
IR-L = vision out to 1500m at night, must be clear weather.
NV (night vision/light amplification) - out to 5000m if weather is clear.
Thermal sights out to weapon range. Range degraded by weather (fog/rain) and by thermal inversion (dawn, dusk).

Hope that helps.

[IronMikeGolf]

Yes, thanks, Jim. All cleared up.

[CapnDarwin]

Awesome! [8D]