Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the night vision devices category.
01 / Overview
AN/PSQ-20
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2008–
Unit Price (current)
$18.0K
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
NIGHT VISION DEVICES · POST-COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$18.0K
Inflation: +%0
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the night vision devices category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Optic TypeMonocular
- Service Entry Year2008
- Weight907 g
- Generationthird-generation
- In ServiceYes
◈Optical2MOD.2
- Magnification1x
- Field of View28-38 degrees
▣Night / Thermal2MOD.2
◇Mounting & Power2MOD.2
- Mount Typehelmet-mounted or hand held
- Battery Life7.5
◆Production1MOD.1
- Unit Cost18,000 USD
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2008Production started
18
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
NIGHT VISION DEVICES RANKING Night Vision Devices · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
13NIGHT VISION DEVICES2POST-COLD WAR · NIGHT VISION DEVICES484UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS1PRICE · NIGHT VISION DEVICES715PRICE · ALL WEAPONS25PERFORMANCE/PRICE · NIGHT VISION DEVICES
ⓘ Rankings are within theNight Vision Devicescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Electro-optical device that amplifies low-level ambient light to enhance visual capability in low-light conditions.
Thermal sights are infrared imaging devices that detect heat signatures to provide a visual display for target detection and navigation in low‑visibility conditions.
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