AN/PEQ-5 explained

The AN/PEQ-5, also known as the 'Carbine Visible Laser (CVL)',^[1] is a laser sight manufactured by Insight Technology.^[2]

The sight is mil-spec and projects a visible red dot. The unit is the Carbine Visible Laser or CVL version of the larger AN-PEQ-2, and is found in the SOPMOD Block I kit for use by the U.S. military. The unit comprises a single rugged box that houses a visible red laser, which mounts to a weapon using a MIL-STD-1913 rail. The one major difference between the AN-PEQ-5 and the larger AN-PEQ-2, is the AN-PEQ-5 lacks the IR illuminator/target designator which is only visible through night vision devices. This feature is primarily used to aid with aiming while using night vision. Both are products of Insight Technologies.^[3]

See also

• AN/PEQ-2
• AN/PEQ-6
• AN/PEQ-15
• AN/PEQ-16
• List of military electronics of the United States

Notes and References

1. Web site: Insight Technology CVL Carbine Visible Laser Own the Night Archive . 2024-03-11.
2. Book: Rottman, Gordon. The M16. 2011. Osprey Publishing. 978-1-84908-690-5. 45.
3. Book: Dockery, Kevin. Kevin Dockery (author)

   . Kevin Dockery (author). Future Weapons. 4 December 2007. Penguin Group US. 978-1-101-20618-8. 123.