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Military 101: Military Trucks Exposed: The Unsung Heroes of World War II

HICOM Military Trucks Handalan DefTech Malaysia

The current with the Malaysian Armed Forces, the HICOM Handalan truck series was developed by DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies (DefTech) in collaboration with Isuzu and comes in several variants. The first variant, Handalan I, was powered by an Isuzu 6HE1 diesel engine, delivering 180 horsepower through a 5-speed manual transmission and configured for a 4×4 drive.  The third generation, Handalan III, introduced in 2012, uses Tata diesel engines with an output of 230 horsepower. As for the number in service, the Malaysian Army currently operates 2,260 units with an additional 414 on order. Image source: Wikipedia/AstropythonRead More »Military 101: Military Trucks Exposed: The Unsung Heroes of World War II

Photography 101: Russian Zenit 122 – My First True Original SLR

Russian Zenit 122 DSLR Camera Photograph

The Zenit SLR is a classic example of Soviet-era ingenuity and craftsmanship in the field of . Originating from the Krasnogorsk Mechanical Plant near Moscow in 1952, and later also produced by BelOMO in Belarus, these robust 35 mm SLR cameras have captured moments through lenses like the Helios 44-2. Known for their durability and simple design, Zenit cameras have been a popular choice for both amateur and professional photographers around the world. Image source: Macity Net

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