RUBICON R2 - Compact Thermal Sight

13mm F1.0 germanium objective

TrueHeat™ · Thermal core

See through foliage,
in the dark,
see them first

A 256×192 / 12µm uncooled core with sub-25 mK sensitivity picks up the faint thermal difference between a living thing and the ground it stands on. In pitch black, through smoke, across a treeline. No IR illuminator, no moonlight, nothing to give you away.

≤25 mKNETD

12 µmPixel pitch

F1.0Aperture

Dial + tactile buttons · SwiftSync™

SwiftSync™ · Standby readiness

Everything
in reach

A knurled dial and two gloved-hand buttons put palette, zoom and reticle a thumb away. SwiftSync™ brings the thermal view out of standby as you raise the unit, without menu diving.

Digital zoom0.5–1×

SwiftSync™Ready from standby

1000 gRated

Real Rubicon R2 display and rear housing

1.4″ LCD · 360×300

60 Hz · Display & refresh

TrueMotion™

No smear. A bright 1.4-inch LCD driven at 60 Hz keeps fast movement crisp instead of ghosting into a blur. Multiple reticle patterns, auto brightness, and White / Black / Red / Rainbow Hot palettes all live on the screen.

60 HzFrame rate

1.4″Display

4Palettes

Technical

Full spec

Detector

Uncooled VOx microbolometer, 256×192, 12µm

Sensitivity (NETD)

≤ 25 mK

Frame rate

60 Hz

Objective

13 mm, F1.0

Field of view

13.5° × 10.1°

Digital zoom

0.5–1×

Display

1.4″ LCD, 360 × 300

Palettes

White Hot · Black Hot · Red Hot · Rainbow Hot

Reticles

Multiple patterns, selectable

Power

1× CR2 rechargeable · USB-C charging

Runtime

≈ 5 h continuous

Recoil rating

1000 g rated

Water resistance

IP67

Weight

≈ 80 g (excl. battery)

Dimensions

50 × 38 × 44 mm

Aiming

On-screen digital reticle - red / blue / white, 3 sizes, zeroable

Rubicon R1 · The original

Sold out.
Back-order now.

The first-generation Rubicon R1 sold through its full production run. We are now taking back-orders for the next batch at a lower legacy price. The compact thermal concept that started it: a 256×192 core behind a 13 mm F0.9 lens with a 13.5° × 10.1° field of view, a built-in 1.6″ display, and 112 g on any Picatinny rail.

Rubicon R1 v1 compact thermal sight, display side

Detector

Uncooled microbolometer, 256×192

Objective

13 mm, F0.9

Field of view

13.5° × 10.1°

Display

Built-in 1.6″, 360 × 320

Palettes

White Hot · Black Hot · Red Hot · Green Hot · Iron Red

Photo capture

One-touch snapshot

Power

Rechargeable 14250 · USB-C charging

Runtime

≥ 4 h continuous (at 25 °C)

Mount

Picatinny rail

Operating temp

−20 °C to +50 °C

Weight

≈ 112 g

Dimensions

43 × 41 × 52 mm

Sold out · batch 2

Back-order
the R1

First come, first served on the next production run. Message us to reserve your unit; batch timing is confirmed when your back-order is placed.

€479

Ships within the EU · tracked & insured · no prepayment taken until batch date is confirmed

R1 v1 specs from the OEM platform documentation for this unit, checked July 2026. Looking for the current model? See the Rubicon R2.

Comparison

Compact thermal against older and premium alternatives

Different thermal optics solve different problems. This section compares measurable specs for airsoft players who care about scanning speed, field of view, weight and price-to-performance.

Feature	Rubicon R2 compact thermal	Holosun DRS-TH	Holosun DPS-TH	InfiRay Holo HP06
Sensor resolution	256×192	256×192	256×192	240×210
Pixel pitch	12 µm	Not clearly stated on Holosun page	Not clearly stated on Holosun page	17 µm
Listed sensitivity	≤25 mK NETD	MRTD <50 mK	MRTD <50 mK	≤40 mK, listing dependent
Refresh rate	60 Hz	50 FPS	50 FPS	25 Hz
Lens	13 mm F1.0	25 mm F1.1	Not stated on Holosun page	6.8 mm
Field of view	13.5° × 10.1°	7.2° × 5.3°	13.5° × 10°	About 33° × 29°
Digital zoom	0.5–1×	1×, 3×, 5×	No digital zoom listed	1×, 2×, 3×, 4×
Display	1.4″ LCD, 360 × 300	1024 × 768 OLED	640 × 480 OLED	1.63″ AMOLED/OLED
Weight	≈80 g excluding battery	About 510 g, mount weight separate	Not yet published	About 250 g
Rating	IP67	IP67	IP67	IP66, listing dependent
Best suited for	Lightweight thermal scanning and airsoft rifle setups	Hybrid red-dot plus thermal overlay	Pistol-slide thermal overlay with red dot, 509T footprint	Older wide-FOV thermal reflex use

Versus DRS-TH

Wider view and far less weight

Compared with the listed DRS-TH thermal field of view, R2 gives almost twice the horizontal scene width and roughly 3.5x the visible thermal area. It is also much lighter for fast airsoft scanning.

Versus DPS-TH

Similar view, dedicated rifle format

The DPS-TH lists the same 13.5° × 10° thermal field of view as R2, but it is a pistol-slide fusion optic on a 509T footprint at roughly €1,400+. R2 delivers that view as a dedicated lightweight rifle thermal for about half the price.

Versus HP06

Smoother modern sensor format

The HP06 has an extremely wide view, but it is an older 17 µm and 25 Hz class platform. R2 uses a 12 µm format with 60 Hz refresh for more natural panning and tracking.

Airsoft fit

Thermal awareness without the bulk

For players who mainly need compact thermal awareness rather than a heavy hybrid red-dot system, R2 is positioned around practical price-to-performance and mobility.

Specs from Rubicon R2 product data, Holosun DRS-TH and DPS-TH manufacturer specs (holosun.com, checked July 2026), and InfiRay Holo HP06 manufacturer or distributor documentation. NETD and MRTD are different measurement types, so this page describes listed sensitivity rather than treating them as identical lab tests. DPS-TH weight and battery life were not yet published by Holosun at time of check.

Rubicon R2 upright from the objective and control side

In the box

Everything to
go dark

01 Rubicon R2 thermal sight
02 CR2 rechargeable battery
03 USB-C charging cable
04 Hard carry case + lens cloth
05 Protective cap
06 Quick-start guide

Field-ready

Built for the
night game

Designed around long airsoft milsim nights and recon patrols, and just as at home on a hunt. Light, sealed, and quick to wake.

SwiftSync™

Ready from standby

Shake-to-wake brings the thermal picture back from standby as you raise the unit.

Aim

Zeroed on-screen dot

A digital reticle in three sizes and three colours, zeroed to your rig. No separate optic to mount or co-witness.

Sealed & powered

IP67 · CR2 · USB-C

Rated IP67 against dust and rain, powered by a rechargeable CR2 with USB-C top-ups and spares you can swap in the dark.

Questions

Good to know

Yes. Thermal imaging detects emitted heat, not reflected light, so the R2 sees in complete darkness with no moonlight, no IR illuminator and nothing to reveal your position. It also cuts through smoke, fog and light foliage.

No separate optic to mount or co-witness. The R2 draws the reticle on the thermal screen itself: a red, blue or white dot in three sizes. You zero it to your setup. Airsoft players zero it to their existing red dot for accurate hits past 20 m; hunters zero to point of impact. Sleep/wake keeps it live without a slow boot.

About 5 hours of continuous use on a single rechargeable CR2. Recharge over USB-C, or swap in a fresh CR2 to keep going. SwiftSync™ standby stretches real-world runtime well beyond continuous-on figures.

Rated IP67: fully sealed against dust and protected against temporary immersion. It is built for rain, mud and dew, with a 1000 g recoil rating.

We ship within the European Union with tracked, insured delivery. R2 is currently in pre-order phase, with launch delivery timing confirmed before final payment.

The first-generation R1 is sold out, but you can back-order it at €479 for the next production batch. The R2 is the current model with the newer core, 60 Hz refresh and SwiftSync™.

Thermal imaging is an export-controlled technology and rules on ownership and use vary by country and application. We ship within the EU in line with applicable dual-use regulations; buyers are responsible for compliance with local law. Reach out if you're unsure about your jurisdiction.

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