The Finnish government purchased Hornets without air-to-ground capability due to the Paris Peace Treaties in 1947-Bombers were mentioned in the text of the treaty, but in reality they were interpreted as all air-to-surface capabilities.-, and the Finnish Hornet got air-to-ground capability with the MLU 2 Upgrade (2012-2016).
However, the Finnish F/A-18 after the MLU 2 upgrade is equipped with the AIM-9X and AIM-120C, so we don’t expect to see it soon.
BAE Hawk would be a great addition for the 10.7-11 range for Britain, but I’d be concerned about relying on trainers for top tier, even just for CAS. But yeah, they would all be great jets to add.
Yeah, Early Typhoons would also be great for both Britain and Germany as well. With neither having a Gen 4 till the Typhoon, Only Gen 3s with AMRAAM. I think we may see a very early Typhoon this year now. Before R-73/Aim-9M and the addition of 12.3 jets. I thought more like Q2 next year, but now…
It was the R-27EA I recall someone else mentioning. Figured it was a more advanced version of the R-27E. But its certainly going to be interesting how they balance everything. Though a small part of me is expecting the Soviets to get R-37 to “counter” Aim-120As. but that should be highly unlikely
Britain is almost certainly going to be Sea Harrier FA2 probably also with a Tornado F3 CSP
Germany is probably getting F-4 ICE
China is getting PL-12 on the J8-F
Israel is probably getting ARH on their new F-16
Japan I guess F2?
Italy AMRAAM on F-16 and/or AV-8B+
But I think Germany and Britain are going to need EF Typhoon sooner rather than later. And Italy wouldnt benefit just as much. I see F-15s, Su-27s, J-10s, Typhoon. All within the next 6-9 months, but probably sooner rather later
Definetly. It needs to come to all 3 simutaneosuly, but whilst Britain is the weakest of the 3 nations currently. All 3 would greatly benefit from its addition.
I think currently Italy no helicopter 10.7-11.3 after A129 CBT, premium-pack battleship rank 5, SAM toptier and attack aircraft 8.7-11.0 fill gap between F-84F Thunderstreak & Tornado IDS (1995) since rank 6 to rank 8
And I might hope dev consider add infrared homing short-range Air-to-Air Missile with IRCCM on F-16A Block 15 ADF, add AGM-65E, GBU-32(V)2/B & GBU-38(V)2/B JDAM and AGM-65D replace by AGM-65F on AV-8B Plus (Italy) next month or december
Amx is the solution, there are 3 variant (basic model, Acol, and the Brasilian variant) plus the prototypes. Weapons will define the BR, 10 should be the best solition.
But Devs seems to complete ignore this need and there is no explanation @Smin1080p. Could we have an official position on AMX for italy. is long overdue.
Italy no new attack helicopter in researchable tree better A129CBT and not add new SAM better OTOMATIC for a long time
I might hope gajin consider new attack helicopter after A129 CBT, 2nd IR short-range AAM with IRCCM on F-16A Block 15 ADF (Aeronautica Militare) & up to 12.3 is at least, and consider another guided Air-to-Ground ordinance on AV-8B Plus (Marina Militare) such as AGM-65E, GBU-32(V)2/B & GBU-38(V)2/B JDAM and AGM-65F instead AGM-65D in next month