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Willys MB

The Willys MB (/ˈwɪlɪs/ WIL-iss) and the Ford GPW, both formally called the U.S. Army truck, 1⁄4‑ton, 4×4, command reconnaissance, commonly known as the Willys Jeep, Jeep, or jeep, and sometimes referred to by its Standard Army vehicle supply number G‑503, were highly successful American off-road capable, light military utility vehicles. 626,727 units…

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.mw-parser-output .tooltip-dotted{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}Maximum speed
65 mph (105 km/h)[nb 4]
Crew
3 to 4
Designed
1940 through early 1942
Designer
Multiple parties and persons: American Bantam Co. Harold Crist et al.[nb 2] Karl Probst (subcontractor) Ford Motor Co. Dale Roeder (Pygmy design team leader / chief engineer) Wi…
Engine
134 cu in (2.2 L) inline 4 Willys L134 "Go Devil" 60 hp (45 kW; 61 PS) gross / 54 hp (40 kW; 55 PS) net
Fuel capacity
15 US gal (12 imp gal; 57 L)

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related to Gallery · 21
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Willys MB → * ACM (Auburn/ American Central Manufacturing) fabricated 3/4 of all U.S. 1/4-ton jeep bodies[nb 3], Ford GPW: Over 277,896 *, including early production units, Willys MB: Over 359,489 *, WWII total: More than 647,925 *,
related to Commemorative edition · 5
Willys MB → Army Willys MB, Inspired, Jeep, Willys, Wrangler TJ
Manufacturer · 2
Willys MB → Ford (GPW), Willys-Overland (MB)
.mw-parser-output .tooltip-dotted{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}Maximum speed · 1
Willys MB → 65 mph (105 km/h)[nb 4]
Crew · 1
Willys MB → 3 to 4
Designed · 1
Willys MB → 1940 through early 1942
Designer · 1
Willys MB → Multiple parties and persons: American Bantam Co. Harold Crist et al.[nb 2] Karl Probst (subcontractor) Ford Motor Co. Dale Roeder (Pygmy design team leader / chief engineer) Wi…

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Willys MB.mw-parser-output .tooltip-dotted{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}Maximum speed65 mph (105 km/h)[nb 4]1.00infobox
Willys MBCrew3 to 41.00infobox
Willys MBDesigned1940 through early 19421.00infobox
Willys MBDesignerMultiple parties and persons: American Bantam Co. Harold Crist et al.[nb 2] Karl Probst (subcontractor) Ford Motor Co. Dale Roeder (Pygmy design team leader / chief engineer) Wi…1.00infobox
Willys MBEngine134 cu in (2.2 L) inline 4 Willys L134 "Go Devil" 60 hp (45 kW; 61 PS) gross / 54 hp (40 kW; 55 PS) net1.00infobox
Willys MBFuel capacity15 US gal (12 imp gal; 57 L)1.00infobox
Willys MBGround clearance8+3⁄4 in (22 cm)1.00infobox
Willys MBHeightoverall, top up: 69+3⁄4 in (1.77 m) reducible to 52 in (1.32 m)1.00infobox
Willys MBIn service1941–20001.00infobox
Willys MBLength132 in (3.35 m)1.00infobox
Willys MBMain armamentDesigned to mount .30 or .50 caliber machine guns swiveling on a post between front seatbacks1.00infobox
Willys MBManufacturerWillys-Overland (MB)1.00infobox
Willys MBManufacturerFord (GPW)1.00infobox
Willys MBMass2,453 lb (1,113 kg) curb weight (with engine fluids and full fuel) 2,337 lb (1,060 kg) dry weight1.00infobox
Willys MBNo. builtWWII total: More than 647,925 *,1.00infobox
Willys MBNo. builtincluding early production units1.00infobox
Willys MBNo. builtWillys MB: Over 359,489 *1.00infobox
Willys MBNo. builtFord GPW: Over 277,896 *1.00infobox
Willys MBNo. built* ACM (Auburn/ American Central Manufacturing) fabricated 3/4 of all U.S. 1/4-ton jeep bodies[nb 3]1.00infobox
Willys MBOperational range300 mi (480 km)1.00infobox
Willys MBPayload capacity1,200 lb (540 kg) on-road;[citation needed] 800 lb (360 kg) cross-country1.00infobox
Willys MBPlace of originUnited States1.00infobox
Willys MBPower/weight49 hp/ST (40.3 kW/t)1.00infobox
Willys MBProduced1941–19451.00infobox
Willys MBSuspensionLive axles on leaf springs front and rear1.00infobox
Willys MBTransmission3-speed × 2-range transfer case1.00infobox
Willys MBType.mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .de…1.00infobox
Willys MBUsed byUnited States and its allies of World War II1.00infobox
Willys MBVariantsFord GPA "Seep": 12,7781.00infobox
Willys MBWarsWorld War II Korean War Various post 1945 conflicts1.00infobox

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