Norotos AKA2 Hyper Mount

***WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE AKA2 BE USED WITH THE OPS-CORE MBS (MODULAR BUNGEE SHROUD) DUE TO TOLERANCE STACKING ISSUES BETWEEN MANUFACTURERS. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE NOROTOS HELMET MOUNTS WITH NOROTOS SHROUDS***

***Norotos products are built for military and law enforcement use and test-fitted at the factory, and due to the finishes used, may display wear marks or blemishes from testing, packaging, and storage, and may not have a cosmetically flawless appearance when new. These marks are not indicative of a “used” product.***

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.

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