Thales thermal integrated red dot

Published on January 23, 2024
Duration: 1:00

This entry details the Thales Hybrid Thermal Red Dot, an advanced optic combining red dot sighting with thermal imaging, presented by Ian McCollum. It highlights the system's evolution from the MOSS, its exclusive availability to government and law enforcement, and key specifications like battery life for both modes. The unique thermal display, projecting a silhouette outline, is also explained.

Quick Summary

The Thales Hybrid Thermal Red Dot combines a red dot sight with thermal imaging, evolving the MOSS system. It's exclusively available to government and law enforcement. The red dot offers 500 hours of battery life, while thermal mode lasts about 7 hours. Its thermal display shows a silhouette outline of heat sources, aiding target identification.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Thales Hybrid Thermal Red Dot
  2. 00:12Market Availability Restrictions
  3. 00:22Battery Life Specifications
  4. 00:33Optical Design and Projection
  5. 00:43Thermal Display Characteristics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Thales Hybrid Thermal Red Dot?

The Thales Hybrid Thermal Red Dot is an advanced optic that merges a standard red dot sight with thermal imaging capabilities. It's an evolution of the MOSS system, designed for enhanced target acquisition by displaying thermal signatures as silhouette outlines.

Who can purchase the Thales Hybrid Thermal Red Dot?

Currently, the Thales Hybrid Thermal Red Dot is restricted exclusively to government and law enforcement sales. It is not available for purchase on the civilian market due to these restrictions.

What are the battery life specifications for the Thales Hybrid Thermal Red Dot?

The red dot component of the Thales Hybrid Thermal Red Dot offers a battery life of approximately 500 hours. However, engaging the thermal imaging mode significantly reduces the battery life to about 7 hours.

How does the thermal display work on the Thales Hybrid Thermal Red Dot?

Instead of a full thermal image, the Thales Hybrid Thermal Red Dot displays a thermal silhouette outline of heat sources. This projection is optically integrated into the red dot's field of view, allowing the shooter to see the target while highlighting its thermal signature.

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