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The Trijicon ACTS is designed to easily clip on small arms and interface with the battlefield proven Trijicon ACOG (Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight).

Trijicon's ACTS Sight Provides High-Definition Thermal Sight Technology

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Trijicon's Advanced Combat Thermal Sight (ACTS) is the world’s first system providing soldiers with high-definition uncooled thermal sighting with up to 4X magnification for long-distance nighttime operations.

The Trijicon ACTS is designed to easily clip on small arms and interface with the battlefield proven Trijicon ACOG (Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight).

This versatile sight can also be used as a hand-held thermal imaging device for scouting, surveillance or covert operations. Developed in partnership with FLIR Systems, Inc., the Trijicon ACTS uses a 320X240 VOx uncooled microblometer camera to provide imagery in darkness.

Because it uses thermal imaging technology, the wide range of visual acuity issues common to the battlefield does not compromise this sighting system, the company said.

The Trijicon ACTS measures 5.3” long X 3.5” wide X 4.0” high and weighs 22 ounces (including batteries, lens covers and rail mount). The Trijicon ACTS provides seven hours of continuous use on three regular CR123 Lithium batteries. It carries an IP67 waterproof rating (up to two hours in 66 feet of seawater) and can operate in temperatures ranging from –40 to +131 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tom Munson, Director of Sales and Marketing for Trijicon, said “Trijicon and FLIR share a vision for a family of thermal weapon sights to meet the varied needs of the armed forces. There is likely coming a day when every soldier or marine with a weapon will have thermal capability.”

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