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Steele Industries’ NightHawk-Pano brings manual gain and true articulation to a panoramic night vision system built for wider awareness and flexible use.
Developed with Nocturn Industries, the NightHawk-Pano pairs Steele’s proven bridge design with a patented articulating arm to push panoramic NV beyond fixed layouts.
The system targets professional users who want more control without adding unnecessary complexity. Steele plans to ship production units in Q3 2026.
A Collaborative Take on Panoramic Night Vision
Steele Industries partnered with Nocturn Industries to license its articulating panoramic bridge patent. That decision drives the NightHawk-Pano’s core feature set. The system delivers a 100-degree field of view, slightly wider than many current panoramic goggles.
More importantly, each pod articulates independently. Users can flip one pod up while keeping the other down, and the system automatically cuts power to the stowed side.
This setup allows faster transitions without shutting down the entire device. It also reduces unnecessary tube wear. Interpupillary distance adjustments let users fine-tune alignment for a clean, circular image.
Manual Gain, Power Options, and Controls
The NightHawk-Pano uses MX-11769-format tubes to enable manual gain control. Users can dial image brightness to match lighting conditions while automatic brightness control still runs in the background. An onboard IR illuminator and simple on/off controls sit on the housing.
Power comes from a single onboard CR123 battery or an external battery pack. Steele estimates roughly eight hours on onboard power and up to 12 hours with external power. The system supports hot swapping when running a battery pack.
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Construction and What’s Included
Steele builds the NightHawk-Pano with aluminum where strength matters most. The bridge and side arms use aluminum, while the pods are injection molded to save weight without sacrificing durability. Steele rates the unit as submersible to 66 feet.
Each system ships with a soft carry bag, external battery pack and cable, spec sheets, objective diffusers, and eyepiece flip caps.
Pricing, Tube Options, and Availability
Steele expects ELBIT commercial-grade white phosphor builds to land in the high-teen thousands. L3 unfilmed white phosphor configurations could reach the high-$20K to low-$30K range, depending on tube specs. Steele plans to begin shipping the NightHawk-Pano in Q3 2026.
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Mitchell Graf is a dedicated hunter, competitive shooter, and firearms enthusiast. As a former instructor and president of Oklahoma State’s Practical Shooting Team, he has a strong foundation in marksmanship and competition shooting. These days, he spends as much time as possible chasing pigs and coyotes with night vision and thermal optics.
When he’s not in the field or on the range, Mitchell works as a full-time Mechanical Engineer in the Aerospace and Defense industry and manages a part-time farming operation. Whether he’s behind a rifle, designing parts, or working the land, his drive for precision and performance remains the same.
Experience:
– Mechanical Engineer – Full-time professional in the Aerospace/Defense industry.
– Competitive Shooter & Instructor – Former President and Instructor of Oklahoma State’s Practical Shooting Team.
– Night Vision & Thermal Hunter – Passionate about night time predator and hog hunting.
– Part-Time Farmer – Working to provide for my family, and raise food for this great nation.