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Thanks!
I'll check in with the Armasight people but I suspect the HD tube is non-exportable as it does not feature in the "International" section. The typical SNR x low end of the resolution already exceeds an FOM of 1400.
Ah well...
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The HD is NOT exportable from the US. I've spoke with Canadian Armasight dealer,
The two variant exportable for Gen 2 are Standard and Improved Definition.
Honestly, if you don't mind I asking where are you located in.
Europe have their dedicated NV dealer where they can get Photonis (French I believe) or Kato'd tube (Russian tube). While neither will beat the American L3 Gen 3 Filmless Autogated tubes they certainly do hold their grounds well.
In Canada there's a NV company called GSCI (General Starlight Company Inc). They offer Gen 3 tubes (FOM 1800-2100 aka SNR 28-29 given their resolution is probably around 64-72lp/mm) According to one of their dealer, the tube is Russian Kato'd. I tried confirming this with the company, they refused to disclose detail on such.
In terms of pricing, don't look at American High end pricing. Americans pay roughly 50% of what rest of Western World pays for equivalent stuff.
I strongly suggest go with companies that are local to you especially if your unit has problem. (It's one of main reason I chose Aimpoint over EOTech. If I have a problem with Aimpoint I can send it to Sweden, without ITAR-like laws. EOTech...not so much)