Tag Archives: Dassault Rafale

A bit of pillow talk about of HX-program part II

Posted on February 16, 2022 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

Minister of defense Antti Kaikkonen‘s statement along the lines that “industry co-operation, war time security of supply, and foreign policy aspects were gateway to capabilities evaluation”, and “we went military capabilities forward” never rang well to my ears and after … Continue reading →

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Rafales’ Strike Into the Danger

Posted on December 3, 2021 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

First a couple of disclaimers and or notifications on subject: I do not have any knowledge what the HX scenarios used in evaluation might be. Thus this scenario is just my personal view what HX scenario OCA/Deep Penetration scenario might be. … Continue reading →

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How is HX program going?

Posted on November 10, 2021 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

Finnish daily ILTALEHTI made a nice peace about political ambitions in HX program. Link HERE (in FIN naturally.) There was not really anything new: If you are lefty-greeny, you would prefer the Swedish SAAB candidate to win the race. (Not … Continue reading →

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EU Strategy meeting in Slovenia: Implications to HX-program

Posted on October 7, 2021 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

EU magnates had a dinner and meeting in beutiful Slovenia. The most pressing matter is European Union’s strategic position within world. EU is mighty weak strategically, because there if many different factions within EU who push and pull into different … Continue reading →

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Kaivari21: How does the HX race seem at the mid of August 2021.

Posted on August 15, 2021 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

The Finnish main aviation event was again in last weekend. All Hornet replacement program (HX-program) hopefuls were in attendance some with mock ups and all with pavillions. All HX fighters were in air and Gripen E made first appearance in … Continue reading →

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Winter Defensive Counter Air in Lapland: What can we deduct?

Posted on March 3, 2021 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

AS I have pointed out quite many times, Command Modern Operations is COMMERCIAL software, ie a game, a very simulation oriented, very realistic but still a game. So the scenarios done here will not be 100% accurate representation of actual … Continue reading →

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Rafale’s very good showing

Posted on February 9, 2021 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

The basic scenario is introduced HERE. and as a side note: I do not know if HX scenarios really have a DCA scenario in Lapland and Northern Finland. You can rest assured there IS a DCA scenario, as that is … Continue reading →

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A LOOONG overdue post about the Kauhava 2020 airfair!

Posted on January 11, 2021 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

This post has been long overdue! Reasons for this has been my studies for engineering degree, and family life. But without further ado, let us get into business! All the HX candidates were present, but unfortunately Eurofighter Typhoon only with … Continue reading →

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Some heavy Breezes from North

Posted on July 29, 2020 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

Dassault Rafale is, in my humble opinion, the dark horse of the HX-campaign. Dassault does not toot their own horn that vigorously, but their product is top of the line. And If one considers JUST the interdiction/Close Air Support or … Continue reading →

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Lokit Ahvenamaan Suojana

Posted on January 20, 2020 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

Tänään maanataina HX challengeen saapuvat Dassaultin Rafale C- ja B-hävittäjät. Tämän takia on sitten Rafale parven vuoro päästä torjumaan laskuvarjopudotusta Maarianhaminaan. Jos haluat katsoa videon ensin, se on alimaisena. Skenaario on täysin sama kuin Typhooneilla aikaisemmin, mutta nyt kyseessä ovat … Continue reading →

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