Im often asked by others where to purchase the venerable AN/VSS-3A military searchlight, so thought Id post here before they are all gone.
These just popped up on ebay. Dont let the looks fool you, these are the real deal. The housings are hardened aluminum, and aircraft paint stripper will take them right down to bare metal. I believe these are AN/VSS-3 (not the AN/VSS-3A version)
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“:http://www.ebay.com/itm/STD-Searchlight-Tank-Xenon-Projector-/271606524719?hash=item3f3d02ab2f
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STD-Searchlight-Tank-Xenon-Projector-/271606524719?hash=item3f3d02ab2f
If interested, ask if they come with the storage box, cables and control head.
Here’s what appears to be a complete kit for $1500 with pics. AN/VSS-3 Search Light - SARCO, Inc
I own several of the 3A versions. Beyond the visual differences, I dont know if there are other internal differences, so you’d have to do some research and decide if they are right for you.