Operation Flashpoint Category Archives
BTR-60PB
25 August 2003 | Operation Flashpoint | No Comments
The Soviet-built BTR-60 series wheeled APC has served the Finnish Army faithfully over three decades. Despite their rather temperamental twin gasoline engines, cramped passenger conditions and cumbersome exit hatches the BTR-60PB is still in service in some of the Jaeger Brigades. Offering adequate punch with powerful 14.5mm KPVT and lighter 7.62mm PKT machineguns in a […]
MiG-21bis
20 July 2003 | Operation Flashpoint | No Comments
Finnish and Soviet MiG-21bis flying a ‘friendship’ flight over the frontier sometime during the Cold War. MiG-21bis fighters were purchased for Finnish Air Force between 1978 and 1986 and they replaced aging MiG-21F-13 fighters dating back to 1963. In March 1998 last MiG-21bis fighters were pulled from FAF service as they were retired along with […]
FDF Mod 1.0 Released!
20 June 2003 | Operation Flashpoint | No Comments
The first total conversion modification for OFP: Resistance Reworked OFP config with more realistic recoils and weapon specs. New sounds for all OFP weapon systems, weather and environment. Finnish Defence Forces modelled in meticulous detail. Dozens of new weapons and improvements for OFP weapons. Man-portable modular weapon systems such as HMGs and mortars. 9 single-player […]
F-18 C Hornets
16 June 2003 | Operation Flashpoint | No Comments
Two finnish pilots relax and discuss the forthcoming mission while their AMRAAM-loaded F-18 C Hornet fighters are undergoing routine maintenance. The F-18 Hornets have formed the backbone of modern Finnish Air Force since the mid 90’s, phasing out older platforms such as MiG-21bis and Saab 35 Draken jets. The F-18 C Hornet is entirely crafted […]