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FC-M ECHO
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FC-M ECHO
Sale price€3.796,88 EUR
Falconclaw - Made in Estonia
Own the dark
A tier above the field
Why the FC-M Echo
A single-tube monocular built around a Photonis Echo P45 White Phosphor intensifier: FOM 1800+, autogated, one-button, under 250 g without battery, 40+ hours on a single CR123A. Designed, assembled and individually tested in Tallinn, Estonia.
Photonis Echo P45 WP
Autogated 1800+ FOM Photonis Echo tube - ≥ 57 lp/mm, SNR 23, gain ≥ 8 000 cd/m²/lx. A Photonis Echo intensifier - a more accessible entry into the FC-M platform.
One button, nothing else
Single push-button operation. One click on, one click off. No menus to fumble through in the dark.
40+ hour runtime
A single CR123A lithium cell. Sub-250 g without battery, so it carries light on a helmet or in a pocket.
Built for the field
7075 aluminum housing, 20 m / 30 min waterproof when serviced, -30 to +50 °C. Every unit cold-tested to -40 °C.
1800+
Tube FOMPhotonis Echo
57 lp
Resolutionline pairs / mm, min.
250 g
Weightunder, without battery
40 h+
Runtimeone CR123A cell
Field test
We dragged it behind a truck
The numbers
Product Specs
Tube & Image
TubePhotonis Echo · P45 White Phosphor
Tube FOM1800+
Resolution≥ 57 lp/mm
SNR (min.)23
Gain (min.)≥ 8 000 cd/m²/lx
AutogatingYes
Distortion< 1%
HaloSmall - Photonis class
Optics
Magnification1.0×
Field of View≥ 40°
ApertureF / 1.2
Focus Range25 cm to infinity
Diopter Range+2 to −5 dpt
Eye Relief≥ 25 mm
Power
Battery1× CR123A (3 V Lithium)
Runtime≥ 40 h @ 23 °C
ControlsSingle push button
Build & Mounting
Weight (no battery)< 250 g / 8.8 oz
Dimensions105 × 65 × 60 mm
Housing7075 aluminum, black anodised
Mount InterfaceIntegrated dovetail (QDM / QDB native)
Country of OriginMade in Estonia
Environment
Operating Temperature−30 to +50 °C / -22 to +122 °F
Storage Temperature−40 to +60 °C / −40 to +140 °F
Waterproof (serviced)20 m for 30 min
Waterproof (unserviced)2 m for 30 min - enough for ~90% of users
Warranty
Coverage Period5 years from receipt
ExcludedIntensifier tube & lens damage
Re-Waterproofing ServiceOptional - every 6 months for the full 20 m rating
Build your kit
Compatibility
Without a J-arm or bridge, the FC-M sits on your forehead - not in front of your eye.
Build it as a kit and the add-ons come off automatically: -20% on every mount, bridge and adapter, -10% on a second optic. Applied in your cart, no code.
The dovetail interface on top of the housing needs a J-arm (one device) or a bridge (two devices) to drop the FC-M to eye-level. Pick one below, or confirm you already have one.
STANDALONE
Your STANDALONE build
Parts you need to add
Single FC-M on the helmet via the QDM J-arm. The baseline loadout - passive, lightweight, wobble-free.
Falconclaw
Falconclaw - QDM
Sale price€353,40 EUR
udapt
UDAPT F25 Low Profile Helmet Mount
Sale price€434,00 EUR
DUAL - BRIDGED
Your DUAL - BRIDGED build
Parts you need to add
A dual-tube setup requires two FC-M units bridged through the QDB - one per eye for depth perception and stereo FOV. Set the FC-M quantity to 2 (or place a second order) before checkout.
This device × 2
2× FC-M ECHOThis build needs 2× - set quantity to 2 before checkout.
Falconclaw
Falconclaw - QDB
Sale price€539,40 EUR
udapt
UDAPT F25 Low Profile Helmet Mount
Sale price€434,00 EUR
COMBINED - NV + THERMAL
Your COMBINED - NV + THERMAL build
Parts you need to add
FC-M bridged with a Falcon 640+ V2 thermal. ID with NV on one eye, detect with thermal on the other.
Falconclaw
Falcon 640+ V2 (Multi-functional Thermal monocular)
Sale price€4.377,20 EUR
Falconclaw
Falconclaw QDA (Falcon 640+ V2)
Sale price€132,68 EUR
Falconclaw
Falconclaw - QDB
Sale price€539,40 EUR
udapt
UDAPT F25 Low Profile Helmet Mount
Sale price€434,00 EUR
Every order
What's in the Box
Box contents · 6 items
- FC-M Monocular factory collimated
- Sacrificial lens
- Bikini cover set
- Rubber eyecup
- Operator Manual
- Hard transport case
No J-arm, bridge, or helmet mount included to helmet-mount you need a QDM (single) or QDB (bridge) plus a dovetail helmet mount like the UDAPT F25
Export control
Shipping & Export
This item is shipped
EU - SHIPS FREELY, ZERO PAPERWORKAll 27 EU countries. Order online, we dispatch next business day.
Ships free
EU001 - WE HANDLE EXPORT, YOU HANDLE IMPORTUK, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan. Dispatched under EU General Authorisation EU001.
We export
OTHER COUNTRIES - EXPORT LICENCE REQUIREDIndividual export licence to most other destinations (+€250). Contact us first.
Licence +€250
NOT AVAILABLE TO THE UNITED STATESWe cannot ship the FC-M ECHO to the USA.
No US shipping
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Answers
FAQ
What is FOM?
FOM = Figure of Merit, the product of SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) and resolution. It's the single cleanest number to compare night vision tubes. We don't stock or ship Photonis Echo units below FOM 1800.
Is the FC-M night vision or thermal?
The FC-M is a night vision device - it amplifies ambient light. The Falcon 640+ V2 is a thermal device - it sees heat. Many users run both side-by-side on a QDB bridge (Combined configuration above) so they can ID with night vision and detect with thermal at the same time.
What do I need to mount the FC-M to a helmet?
The FC-M has an integrated dovetail on top of the housing. You need two things on top of it: a QDM adapter (or QDB bridge if running two tubes) that snaps onto the dovetail, and a dovetail helmet mount like the UDAPT F25 that lives on your helmet shroud. Click and lock - no tools.
Will the FC-M work with my existing helmet mount?
Yes - any industry-standard dovetail helmet mount accepts the QDM (single) or QDB (bridge). UDAPT F25 is our default recommendation in the bundle, but Wilcox G24, Cadex, Argus Dovetail Mount, or any general dovetail mount will hold the QDM/QDB the same way. If you already own one, untick the F25 in Build Your Kit and you're set.
Does the FC-M work through glass and windows?
Yes. The FC-M works through standard glass and windows.
Will the FC-M work in complete darkness?
It depends on the environment. In a windowless basement with no light source, the device will struggle and you'll see a grainy image. Outside in the woods at night you almost always have something to work with - starlight, moonlight, or light pollution reflecting off cloud cover - and the FC-M will give you a clear picture. If you need to operate in genuinely zero-light environments, pair the FC-M with a Falcon 640+ V2 thermal (Combined build above).
Can I mount the FC-M on a rifle?
No - the FC-M fits the QDF with intentional play so it can't hold zero on a rifle. Recoil transmitted through a rigid weapon mount can permanently damage the intensifier tube, so we engineered the wobble in to prevent customers from rifle-mounting a head-worn unit.
What is the 6-month re-waterproofing service?
It's a re-waterproofing service: full nitrogen purge, fresh o-rings, lubricants, pressure test, refreshed QC chart. With it, the FC-M holds its full 20 m / 30 min rating. Skip it and we still guarantee 2 m / 30 min - the housing is watertight by design. Carried out by Falconclaw or a Falconclaw-approved dealer. Email info@falconclaw.eu to book.
How do I make a warranty claim?
If you have a warranty issue, send us an email at info@falconclaw.eu with your order number and a short description of the problem (plus a photo if it's a physical issue). We'll take care of it from there.
not sure if it fits your setup?
Talk to an actual operator before you buy.
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