Military Jeeps in history

Military Jeeps
Military jeeps (truck, 1 / 4 ton 4x4) were used for an infinite variety of tactical missions and support since its introduction in the U.S. military at the beginning of World War II.
Ford Pygmy Prototype Jeep
The worldwide success of the Jeep was a favorite for generations of soldiers and civilians as well.

Of military jeeps
The Jeep began in the early years of World War II, before the entry of the United States.
the important army jeep prototypes that are part of the design competition, the 1940-1941 Jeep standardized mass production was made.


Bantam Army Jeep Pilot and BRC-60 Specifications
EngineContinental Motor Co. BY4112 4 cyl 112cid 45bhp @ 3,500 rpm
Torque86 lbs-ft @ 1800 rpm
Transmission3 speed synchromesh Warner Gear T84
Transfer caseSpicer Dana 18 two speed
Gear ShiftFloor mounted
AxlesSpicer Dana 4.88:1 23-2 rear, Dana 25 front
Wheelbase80 inches
WeightPilot No. 1: 1,840 lbs, BRC-60 1,940 lbs
Military jeeps After World War II
World War II, Willys MB and Ford GPW was only until mid-1945, but remained in the U.S. military inventory decades later. Were replaced by a series of "improvement" 1/4-ton 4x4 truck still the basic design of the models of the Second World War, but with improvements for its modernization. The last race was the M-151 jeep in the number who served in Vietnam, but was replaced by the HMMWV much larger and heavier in the years 1980.
M-38 Military Jeep

M-38A1 Military Jeep