What pricing strategy was primarily used when the AN/PVS-2 Starlight scope was first introduced to U.S. forces during the Vietnam War era?

Night vision technology revolutionized modern warfare, providing crucial tactical advantages to armed forces worldwide. But the journey from expensive military-exclusive technology to more accessible civilian products reveals fascinating product pricing strategies. This poll explores how military night vision devices' pricing evolved from the Vietnam War era to present day, and the strategic decisions that shaped their market accessibility.

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Price skimming - initially priced at over $4,500 per unit (equivalent to ~$38,000 today) to recoup R&D costs before gradually reducing prices
Penetration pricing - introduced at below-market rates to quickly achieve widespread adoption across infantry units
Cost-plus pricing - set at manufacturing cost plus standard 15% military procurement markup
Value-based pricing - priced comparatively to conventional optical scopes with small premium for night capability