This is probably the newest BelOMO optic available
in the US and one of the first that I know of that has
been adopted by a foreign army. These PK-A's we see in
the States are from a recent overrun of a Venezuelan
military contract.
From what I can see these optics are not directly
related to the PK-A original but instead seem to be a
new type of optic that is different from most
everything I've seen. The body is not like the PK-A
original which is actually based on the PSO series,
and it's not clear why they are designated PK-A at all
since they don't have much in common with the
original. The Venezuelan PK-A's closest relative may
be the PK01-Vi but I'm not completely sure yet, it's
definitely different than any of the PK series that
I've handled.
Other differences from PK-A original is the use of the
BelOMO locking mechanism vs the Universal version of
the SVD mount, 3600+
hour battery life and a much brighter maximum
intensity setting. PK-A Venezuela has a lower 1/3
cowitness with the iron sights and weighs 21.7 oz.
Currently these optics are in service with the
Venezuelan Army alongside the PO
3.5x21P magnified optic. More details will be
posted as they become available but one thing is clear
to me, PK-A Venezuela is one of the most modern and
well designed combloc style red dots on the
market...far superior to older models that we are more
used to in the US.
On the SGL31 / AK103
Compared to PO 3.5x21P
The dot is very easy to pick up in bright light.
This photo doesn't do it justice