This review is from: Surefire A2 Aviator Tactical LED
I’ve had this flashlight for about 6 months, and also the central (and bright) white light has stopped working. I disassembled it and discovered a large amount of corrosion built up on the contacts for the white light – no idea where it came from as this flashlight has not been exposed to water. One other member of my unit reported the same problem with his. It could be a design flaw, be warned.
This review is from: Surefire A2 Aviator Tactical LED
Yes, this is an costly flashlight….but it completely delivers on each and every penny. It seriously is the perfect flashlight for any pilot. The white spot is focused at all ranges, and will blow any Mag-Lite out of the water. The LED works excellent as well when you need a lot more subtle lighting – the green version is NVG-compliant.
Making use of lithium batteries is fantastic….They have a 10-year shelf life, so you never have to worry about a them acquiring dim over time.
Seriously an awesome, awesome, professional flashlight. It’s built like a tank and performs all the time – accept no substitutes.
This review is from: Surefire A2 Aviator Tactical LED
While this light is expensive, I believe it is one of the best out there.
I had mine around my neck, via included lanyard (take off the plastic ring and put lanyard directly on light to ensure you do not lose A2), during the long weekend N.E. blackout of 2008. It was invaluable to have and the red LED saves battery to maximize use.
The design enables the light to be on continuous color or white light by turning the front end and rear, or keep it ‘off’ for one handed thumb use. Although I used a Mini Mag for deployment to Iraq, I wish I had this light on my web gear.
Max Output: Xenon 50 lumens / LED 3 lumens, Runtime: 60 minutes/20 hours w/ White LED’s
by SureFire
Product Description
Compact (pocket sized), dual-output hybrid flashlight for aviation, camping, self-defense, and general use. Features two types of light sources: three long-runtime light emitting diodes (LEDs) provide low beam for close-up work; pre-focused high-intensity incandescent lamp provides smooth, brilliant, tactical-level beam with nearly three times the light of a big two-D-cell flashlight-bright enough to temporarily blind and disorient a person by impairing his night-adapted vision. Two-stage tailcap switch enables user to instantly select light output level. LED output available in red, blue, green, yellow-green, and white!
Product Features
*Rugged aerospace-grade aluminum body, Mil-Spec Type III hard anodized in olive drab
*O-ring sealed, weatherproof
*Tempered Pyrex® window
*Pocket clip
*Tailcap switch: press for low beam momentary-on, press further for high beam momentary-on low beam, press further for high beam, twist for both low and high constant-on
