Betalight Torch

A tough field pocket torch that requires no batteries or maintenance for its 10-15 year operational life. The betalight gaseous tritium light source provides sufficient illumination for night map reading and other forward area tasks. It is recessed and housed securely in a robust black rubber moulding with a hinged cover that allows graduated light exposure. A ring at the rear of the torch is attached to a neck-cord. Provides complete reliability in all weather and environmental conditions and underwater. Operating temperature range -60°C to +70°C. Not affected by humidity or altitude changes. Maintains night vision. NATO Stock Number (NSN): 6260-99-965-3582. In use with the British Army and friendly armies worldwide. Betalight torches were selected by NASA to equip astronauts on all Apollo missions.

DATA

Length: 77 mm

Diameter: 35 mm

Weight: 55 g

Betalight colour: green

Manufactured by SRB (Saunders-Roe Betalight) Technologies in June 2024. 10 year service life (usable up to 15 years with reduced light output). Illumination has been increased from 800 µL to 1,000 µL providing practical illumination of an area 10 cm2.

Quality Assurance

SRB Technologies is certified to ISO 9001 and meets the requirements of UK Ministry of Defence Standard 62/4. SRB Technologies is the original developer and manufacturer of Betalights.

Note: The Betalight Torch is a low light output device for use with, and to preserve, night adapted vision in a tactical environment and where light discipline is necessary to avoid enemy detection. The light output is approximately 1,000 µL, or 0.001 L, so far lower than a typical battery powered torch, which would have an output in the 1-100 L range.

Note: United Kingdom sales only for this item.