An infrared imaging device combines two sensors, each sensor sensitive to
a different spectral range of infrared radiation. Both sensors are
combined in a single camera sharing one of three common optical
apertures, thus parallax is eliminated between the sensors. Further, a
display device is aligned along an optical axis in common with the camera
eliminating parallax between the display and camera. Images from the
first sensor, the second sensor, or both sensors may be viewed optically
and/or electronically. The device is handheld, or mountable on a headgear
such as a helmet. When mounted on headgear, the display is viewable by
directing the operator's gaze upward, thus the display does not interfere
with an operator's straight and downward sight. The image can be sent to
a remote display by a wireless transceiver, and waterproof, fireproof,
vibration/impact resistance, and hot/cold weather resistance are achieved
using a high strength plastic enclosure with foam insert.