Category Archives: in English

Some HX-fighter replacement program stuff in the middle.

Posted on September 26, 2019 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

Finnish national broadcasting corporation did two pieces of HX-replacement program yesterday. There was regular news story HERE and discussion and piece in current affairs program A-studio. These go hand in hand, sort of. What was really interresting was that discussion … Continue reading →

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Tikka TAC A1, Better Bang for Buck in “Light” Sniper Rifle Market?

Posted on September 20, 2019 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

Even though I’m sort of married right now I managed to sneak a rifle past the significant loved one. And don’t get me wrong: in SRA (Sovellettu Reserviläis Ammunta, aplicated reservist shooting maybe in English, LINK TO DESCRIPTION.) you can … Continue reading →

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Boeing Rhinos on Rampage!

Posted on August 5, 2019 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

disclaimer: Unfortunately this scenario is too complex for going through on plane to plane basics. So insights are given out in Conclusions below. Finnish Air force is going to launch operation “Marokon Kauhu” into Karelia and Karelian isthmus. You can … Continue reading →

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HX fighter scenario 2: Deep strike into Karelia

Posted on August 4, 2019 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

Disclaimer: I know nothing about the HX scenarios (well, apart that there were 7 of them as BAE let slip.), but I have decided to make a guess what they might be. 1st one was air domination/interdiction at the Archipellago … Continue reading →

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Typhoons in Archipelago sea

Posted on April 21, 2019 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

This is fifth and the last installment of  the “Grab of Åland islands scenario”. And the scenario explores the use of Eurofighter Typhoons as the HX fighter. video is of Eurofighter Typhoons performance in Seinäjoki 2017.   Typhoon’s CAPTOR E … Continue reading →

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A bit Deeper Look at the Boeing’s Loyal Wingman

Posted on April 2, 2019 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

I’m going to look a bit of stealth capabilities of Boeing’s Loyal Wingman in general terms, and what would this kind of capability bring to table concerning the HX-program. The sensor and weapon packages for LW are still unknown, but … Continue reading →

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HX Scenario 1. Rhinos on rampage.

Posted on February 12, 2019 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

This scenario is based in wargame where Russia makes grap on Åland islands as a part of conflict in Baltic states. This is fourth installment of what might be the grab of Åland islands scenario. Even though F/A-18 E/F/G that is offered … Continue reading →

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Interesting Times in HX-program

Posted on February 1, 2019 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

The Request for Quotation’s for HX-program  (in Finnish) have been transferred to ministry of Defence by last of January. All contenders are still abroad. BUT: The “Champagne Communist” party of Finland the Vasemmistoliitto has made sort of demand that planes … Continue reading →

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Finland’s new “Jump Buddy” to be Revealed in ongoing Winter

Posted on January 23, 2019 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

Minister of Defense Jussi Niinistö told yesterday that Finlands new Ottawa compliant “mine” or remotely detonated explosive devise will likely be revealed to public “during winter” This will, in Finnish context, mean “before May the 1st”. This brand new “jump … Continue reading →

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Scenario 1: The Lightning strikes

Posted on January 16, 2019 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

This scenario is based in wargame where Russia makes grap on Åland islands as a part of conflict in baltic states. (As of now Meteor is going to be adjusted to fit into the missile bay of F-35. but out of necessity US … Continue reading →

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