The AKA2 Hyper Night Vision Goggle Mount is a precision-machined,
highly adjustable, modular mount. It provides an extremely stable
platform for attaching almost every type of night vision goggle used by
the Department of Defense and Law Enforcement communities. The AKA2
Hyper retains all of the popular features from the legacy AKA2 mount
while adding a breakaway mode for to increase operator safety and lower
the chance of gear damage.
The AKA2 utilizes a field-changeable interface system that allows
operators to switch between the standard bayonet horn and dovetail
interface. The horn interface is compatible with the AN/PVS-7B,
AN/PVS-7D, AN/PVS-14. The dovetail interface is compatible with the
AN/PVS-15, AN/PVS-18, AN/PVS-31, BNVD-G, TNV/Sentinel. Interfaces are
easily swapped without tools by manipulating a spring-loaded capture pin
and sliding them off the adjustment rail. Like the legacy AKA2, the
Hyper variant has a non-tooth fore/aft adjustment rail. This provides a
smooth travel when adjusting the night vision goggle. Vertical
adjustment is accomplished with equal ease by rotating a locking lever
on top of the mount before sliding the mount up and down the vertical
rail. When the desired height is found, the lever is locked down. This
is a nice improvement over the legacy system which featured a slow worm
dial. It is also easier to actuate with gloves. Active and Stow mode
is locked with a push-button. This allows for easy one-handed operation
while locking the mount in the active or stowed position. This is
especially important when going "hands-on” with a bad guy because the
mount cannot be simply forced down into the user’s face during a
struggle.
The breakaway feature is what really distinguishes the Hyper Series
from the legacy mounts. A shuttle switch allows the user to set the
mount to either locked or breakaway mode. When locked, the mount will
not will come loose from the shroud without pushing the release button.
In breakaway mode, the mount will release from the shroud under a
user-specified amount of force. This is extremely useful during
activities where the NVG and mount can become snagged on other gear or
surfaces. Smacking a stowed NVG on a surface during activities such as
fast rope and vehicle dismount can snap the user’s head back and
severely injure his/her neck. It can also cause damage to the mounted
NVG. But, if the mount has a breakaway system like the Hyper Series, it
will pop loose from the shroud. Assuming the goggle is dummy-corded to
the helmet, the user will have retain it while saving his neck. The
Hyper Series Break-Away mode is user-adjustable. A top-mounted set
screw allows operators to determine how many foot/pounds pressure are
required to pop the mount loose.
Features:
-Vertical, Tilt, and Fore/Aft Adjustment Levers allow for a custom fit user experience
-Helmet Mount Release Button allows one-handed release from helmet bracket or shroud
-Break-Away Button allows user to set the desired mode for mount (break-away or locked), depending on user’s operational needs.
-Glide-Rite infinitely adjustable in both vertical and horizontal directions.
-Reduced weight and an enhanced NVG center of gravity in stow position.
-Auto shut-off integral with each adapter.