The AGM Taipan V2 15-256 is a lightweight thermal monocular from AGM Global Vision with a 256×192, 12-micron sensor and a 15mm F1.0 lens (AGM part no. TAIP15-256-2). The 15mm lens widens the view for scanning large areas and tracking movement, and it adds reach over the 10mm model in the same line. A removable 18650 battery and a 90-degree tilt sensor that powers the display down when the unit is lowered stretch the run time in the field. It is a practical pick for hunters, landowners and livestock owners who want dependable thermal detection.

Key Specifications

• The thermal sensor is 256×192 at a 12-micron pixel pitch, enough to pick out heat signatures in total darkness.
• Sensitivity is sub-35mK NETD, which helps show small differences in temperature.
• The lens is 15mm with an F1.0 objective, which gives an extra-wide field of view for scanning.
• Magnification is 2x base with a 2x to 17.5x digital range, so you can scan and then zoom in on a target.
• Field of view is 11.7 x 8.8 degrees (62 x 46 feet at 100 yards), which frames a wide patch of ground.
• The display is a 1280×960 LCOS, a sharp panel for reading the thermal image.
• Detection range is 750 m/yd, which tells you how far out a heat source can be picked up.
• The battery is a removable 18650 Li-ion, two included, with run time of up to 7 hours.
• The build is IP67 waterproof, so it handles rain and wet conditions.
• Weight is 0.61 lb, which keeps it easy to carry all day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What lens does the Taipan V2 15-256 use? It has a 15mm F1.0 objective lens in front of a 256×192, 12-micron sensor, which gives a wider view than the longer-lens models.

What is the detection range? AGM lists a detection range of 750 m/yd for this model.

What features does the V2 platform add? The V2 adds a removable rechargeable 18650 battery, a 90-degree tilt sensor that powers off the display, a 50Hz refresh rate, Wi-Fi through the AGM Connect App, 16GB of onboard storage, USB-C external power and four color palettes.

Buy the AGM Taipan V2 15-256 Thermal Monocular

The 15-256 sits between the widest and the longest lens in the Taipan V2 line, which makes it the middle choice for property checks and varmint scouting. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and see more night vision and thermal optics.