The ZG 1229 Vampir 1229 (ZG 1229), also known by its code name Vampir, was an active infrared device developed for the Wehrmacht for the Sturmgewehr 44 assault rifle during World War II, intended primarily for night use. The ZG 1229 was designed by Allgemeine Elektrizitäts-Gesellschaft (AEG) and Forschungsanstalt der Deutschen Reichspost (RPF).

Feb 26, 2024 · The ZG 1229, code named “Vampir,” was an infrared night scope developed during World War II for the German Wehrmacht (defense power/force) for night operations. It was intended to be mounted on a Sturmgewehr 44 (StG 44). It …

Some StG 44s were fitted with the Zielgerät 1229 infra-red aiming device, also known by its codename Vampir ("vampire"). This device consisted of a large scope, rather like modern starlight scopes, and a large infra-red lamp on top, the scope being able to pick up the infra-red that would be invisible to the naked eye.

ZG 1229 ‘Vampir’ Night Vision Device & StG 44 in Action (February-April '45)Support: https://www.paypal.me/WarHistoryDesigns: https://teespring.com/store...

Apr 18, 2018 · The StG 44 shown features the Zielgerät 1229 Vampir infrared optic developed for use with the Sturmgewehr. Powered by a battery on the carried on the operators back, an infrared lamp on the Vampir sight illuminated the soldier’s target in the sight.

Aug 29, 2023 · The Zielgerat 1229 was first produced in 1944 and code named, “Vampir”. It was an active infrared system in which an infrared spotlight illuminates the target area with infrared light that is converted to the visible spectrum in an electronic scope/camera.

Developed for the Wehrmacht, the Zielgerät 1229 (ZG 1229), also known in its code name Vampir, was an active infra-red device for the Sturmgewehr 44 assault rifle intended primarily for night use.

Jan 26, 2016 · The Zielgerät 1229 'Vampir' (Vampire) was a generation zero active infra red night vision scope for the Sturmgewehr 1944 (Stg-44). It consisted of an active broad spectrum IR emitter (a standard tungsten filament spotlight with a filter to emit only IR light) and an upper spectrum infra red receiver/ir-visible light converter mounted atop a ...

Oct 24, 2022 · As before mentioned, Armies of Germany rulebook has the answer: Nachtjäger squad. They are best used in Night fighting, check out Appendix III frim the Bolt Action second edition rulebook for more info on that.

Mar 1, 2025 · Infra-Red Telescope for M.P.44 (German code name: Vampir) There are two models of this equipment, the earlier one being apparently identical with the equipment described as an infra-red rifle telescope in Summary 178.