Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies, also simply ELCAN (Ernest Leitz CANada), is a Canadian optics and electronics manufacturing company owned by American defense contractor Raytheon, currently based in Midland, Ontario.

What is the elcan sight?

ELCAN Specter® Sights are military optical combat sights that help shooters see better and farther in extreme environments and unpredictable situations. ELCAN sights deliver proven solutions for U.S., Canada, U.K, Australia and other international, allied militaries.

Who makes the elcan?

Raytheon ELCAN
Raytheon ELCAN designs, manufactures and tests rugged, reliable opto-electronic/opto-mechanical systems to survive the harshest environments.

What optics do the Canadian military use?

Adopted in 1989, the Elcan C79 is the primary sighting system for the small arms of the Canadian Forces and is mounted on the Diemaco C7 and C7A2 assault rifles, the C8 Carbine family, as well as the C9A1 Light Machine Gun.

When did Raytheon buy elcan?

Elcan has been part of Raytheon since 1997, after the defense contractor acquired the division from the Hughes Aircraft Company. Hughes had bought the original Ernst Leitz (Canada) business in 1990. But the Raytheon division has a history that goes back much further than that.

Is an elcan a prism scope?

Answer: It is a prism scope like an ACOG, but with two magnification settings: 1x and 4x OR 1.5x and 6x.

How much does an elcan cost?

Elcan SpecterDR Dual Role 1-4x Optical Sight, Integral A.R.M.S. Picatinny Mount, DFOV14-T1

How many fighter jets does Canada have?

Aircraft. The Royal Canadian Air Force has about 391 aircraft in service, making it the sixth-largest air force in the Americas, after the United States Air Force, United States Navy, United States Army, United States Marine Corps, and Brazilian Air Force.

Are elcan sights good?

The ELCAN SpecterOS is a fantastic Canadian combat optic, with clear glass and a good reticle design. It has usable illumination for both daylight and low light conditions, and it draws a lot of attention. But it is hampered by a sub-par mounting system integral to the optic.

What are Elcan sights?

The ELCAN BLACKCAT, HI-MAG, and standard sights are world renouned for their rugged designs and light weight optics. Available in 3.4, 6 or 10 power and with day or night vision capabilities, the ELCAN family of optical sights are your best choice for superior target acquisition.

What is ELCAN Optical Technologies?

ELCAN Optical Technologies is a Canadian optics manufacturer owned by the American defense contractor Raytheon. More than 750,000 ELCAN prism scopes have been fielded by the military forces of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Italy, Norway, United Kingdom, and United States.

Why choose Elcan diamonds?

Elcan prides itself on its diamond-machining capabilities. With nine CNC diamond turning machines under separate climate control, the diamond-machining facility at ELCAN is one of the largest and most advanced in North America. The ELCAN BLACKCAT, HI-MAG, and standard sights are world renouned for their rugged designs and light weight optics.

Where is Raytheon Elcan made?

With a legacy spanning more than 160 years in the design and fabrication of high precision optics, Today, Raytheon ELCAN is part of the Raytheon group of companies and operates in over 325,000 square feet of manufacturing space facilities in Midland Ontario. .