Zipuli

I am trying to make it in for this one! Orange me as you wish =)

Hello! Just uploaded a new map: Rovajärvi Finland The biggest military training area in Finland, up in the north. To get the idea of how it's like there, here's some images and videos from an exercise in 2013, where two battalion (+) battlegroups fought against each other in the unforgiving terrain: http://www.puolustusvoimat.fi/wcm/Erikoissivustot/Trombi13/Suomeksi/Kuvagalleria/ Now you have enough terrain to roam around, but watch out for the reindeer! They will not give ground!

Hey, any of you guys tried out wether AI uses on-map artillery other than SPA (2S1, 2S3, M109) yet? Last version I remember had AI never use any mortars or rockets... Still the case?

1:30 - 2:50 there's some live firing

Scoring may look wierd if you lose due to casualties... Looking into it.

First scenario uploaded: Time to try your T-72 skills against Strv 122s! It's doable, but not easy. The scenario is called "Niinisalo - The Underdogs" and is good for single player, but to get the most out of it, try multiplayer COOP! AARs and feedback appreciated

First try... Those Strvs are tough! Managed to kill the CVs mostly, and to wound one tank, but it is truly challenging even against the AI! By the way, the AI will have 4 plans in this scenario, and it may even adapt to blue side actions if possible =)

Hello! I uploaded a new map of Niinisalo training area, Finland some time ago. Get the map here: http://www.steelbeasts.com/Downloads/p13_sectionid/253/p13_fileid/2598 Soon I will post a few platoon/company size single player/multiplayer COOP scenarios based on the said map! Here's a small peek at what's coming... First one is maybe not for a rookie, but for those who love challenge. It takes place in 1997, between Finns and Swedes: "During the late 1990s the Swedes fielded impressive new equipment for their mechanized forces: The Strv 122 and Strf 90. At the same time Finnish armoured units relied on Russian designs: T-55M, T-72M1, BMP-1 and BMP-2, bought from Soviet Union, later Russia and Germany (the armour surplus of DDR). During the day Finnish army had more armour than ever before and were able to field two fully mechanized Armour Brigades. The T-72 was held in high regard, until everyone saw on TV what the coalition forces did to Iraqi army with similar equipment. A hot debate over the quality and potential of the Russian equipment followed. But Finnish tankers believed that tactics and skill would rule over technical superiority... In this scenario a Swedish mechanized company with the latest equipment is taking part in an exercise at Niinisalo's Pohjankangas area. A Finnish tank company is heading to meet them and to stop their attack. Would "the underdogs" manage to get the upper hand when fighting the latest the world of armour has to offer? The Swedes have superiority in all technical areas against your tanks: - Thermal sights, capable of seeing through smoke - Hunter-Killer capability - State of the art fire-control systems with capability to fire accurately on the move - Ammunition that can penetrate your tanks from all sides and engagement ranges... even the IFVs can penetrate your armour from sides! - Better armour protection (theoretical immunity against your ammunition from the front sector?) - Better mobility (forwards AND backwards!) Your only upside is that your tanks are smaller... But don't fall into despair! The balance can be leveled by cunning use of terrain, tactics and evil state of mind from your side!"

No, not yet... maybe during the autumn.

We're all good! Looks like the Steel Beast front is still alive and well, good to hear!

Back at Finland and it seems the summer is here: Looking forward to Steel some Beast soon!

Hmm... Or maybe eSim adds the barrel from Leopardo to the 2A5 model and call it 2A6? Pretty please

In 2007 there were news that Finns bought DM53 rounds... So those and DM12(A3?) are in use along with older DM33 I guess... If they still exist.

Must be pretty good batteries!

Too short barrel man! Size matters Though armourwise the 2A5 is closer... no extra stuff on front hull or turret top. Maybe the 2A6 will be in the next upgrade The NL has a map screen thingy inside, the 2A5 does not have it seems. So it's 50-50 which one represents the 2A6 closer =)

Yes they did

...and it's official! Deal is for 100 tanks, spare parts to last 10 years (yeah, right), simulators, special tools and testing equipment. Total pricetag is 199,9 million € and the tanks are delivered between 2015 and 2019. And even better, the 2A4s will remain in use! FDF did not screw this one up! Looks like mr. Zipuli will remain employed for quite some time now.

Wicked! Roundels on the turret sides like in 2A4... Maybe the register number stars with "Ps 274-XXX" as Leo 2A4 is "Ps 273-XXX"? They should be on the same spot in the hull =) PS. The deal was just agreed on, and 100 Leo 2A6s are bought and deliveries will take place 2015-2019 =)

Anyone got the time to do a Finnish skin for the Leopardo 2E? The pattern and colours can be applied from my Finnish Leo 2A4 skin. I am currently very busy with other things! This would be the Leopard 2A6 Finland bought from the Netherlands! =)

Yes! This is FinIrish Battalion, so the Irish are very, very close by

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