Tag Archives: HX tender

Last thoughts about the HX-program

Posted on December 23, 2021 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

23.12.2021 I’m sorry this post was long in making but I was hospitalized for a week, and unabvle to acces my computer. So dust is settling and F-35A has gotten the nod to be the next combat edge of Ilmavoimat. … 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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F-35 A hard pressed, but mostly getting it done

Posted on February 1, 2021 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

This scenario is introduced in post Scenario 3 Defensive counter air in Arctic. It is not a secret that F-35 A is not and Air Superiority Fighter: It is a Joint Strike Fighter. This Defensive Counter Air scenario brings the … Continue reading →

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Typhoons in Arctic evening

Posted on January 27, 2021 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

This scenario is introduced in post Scenario 3 Defensive counter air in Arctic. Typhoon is the clearest Air Superiority platform of the HX-hopefulls, and has speed, agility and altitude advantage to all other candidates in Finnish fighter replacement program. THe … Continue reading →

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The Lay of the Land in HX Program in January 2021

Posted on January 18, 2021 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

The air force and ministry of defense are getting ready to send final request for tender by the end of this month. We got some inkling what the bid entails from Foreign Military Sales permit from US Congress in October … 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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Gripens on Haukkavuori

Posted on August 26, 2020 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

This is the last instalment of SEAD/ Air to ground scenario against Russian installations on Suursaari (Hogland) island. If you want to read about the premises of the scenario, the basis is HERE. First three quite important things that you … Continue reading →

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Sarvikuonoja Suomenlahdella

Posted on February 18, 2020 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

Jos Rafale on HX-kisan musta hevonen, on F/A-18E/F/G saman tarinan äänetön kostaja. Siinä on kaikki Hornetin hyvät puolet, mutta enemmän niitä: Massiivinen asekuorma, sille on tai siihen tulee saamaan KAIKKI, siis IHAN KAIKKI, lännessä tulossa olevat ja suunnittelupöydillä vielä kehittyvät … Continue reading →

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Gripens penetrating Petersburg

Posted on November 14, 2019 by epamuodikkaitaajatuksia

This is instalment two of the HX FRP scenarios. It is a deep strike/OCA/interdiction mission into Neva and Tver. You can read the basic info from the link before. Also, SAAB’s bid had two SAAB’s “mini awacs” type of planes. … 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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