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United States' 1/4 Ton, 4x4, Truck, "Jeep"1
1/4 Ton, 4x4, Truck, "Jeep": Daimler Chrysler Historical Collection |
1/4 Ton, 4x4, Truck, "Jeep", on D-day with a Horsa glider in the background: |
1/4 Ton, 4x4, Truck, "Jeep", going for a swim in Italy: |
Design
The Jeep was initially developed for the Quartermaster Corps.1 In August 1942 these were then turned over to the responsibility of the Ordnance Department.1
The windshield on the Jeep could be folded forward over the hood.1 There was a canvas top that was available.1
Towing
The Jeep could tow a 37 mm gun or a two wheeled cargo carrier.1
Prototype
Production
- 1/4 Ton, 4x4, Truck:
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Co.1, Willys-Overland Motors, Inc.1
Variants
Usage
| 1/4 Ton, 4x4, Truck, "Jeep"1 | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 21 |
| Radio | |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weight | 3,253 lb1 |
| Payload | 800 lb |
| Towing load | 1,000 lb1 |
| Length | 11' 0.25"1 |
| Height | 5' 9.75"1 |
| Width | 5' 2"1 |
| Ground clearance | 8.75"1 |
| Ground pressure | 20.8 psi1 |
| Wheelbase | 80"1 |
| Armament | |
| Main | 1: 0.30 cal machine gun1 |
| OR | 1: 0.50 cal machine gun1 |
| Quantity | |
| Main | |
| Armor Thickness (mm) | |
| Engine (Make / Model) | |
| Bore / stroke | 3 1/8" x 4 3/8"1 |
| Cooling | |
| Cylinders | 41 |
| Capacity | 134.2 cu. ins.1 |
| Net HP | 54@4,000 rpm1 |
| Power to weight ratio | |
| Compression ratio | 6.48:11 |
| Radiator (Type) | Fin and tube1 |
| Capacity | 11 quarts1 |
| Transmission (Type) | Syncromesh1 6 forward, 2 reverse1 |
| Steering | |
| Steering ratio | 14, 12, 14:11 |
| Starter | |
| Electrical system | 6-12 volt1 |
| Ignition | Battery1 |
| Gear ratios - 1st speed | 2.67:11 |
| - 2nd speed | 1.56:11 |
| - 3rd speed | 1.00:11 |
| - Reverse | 3.55:11 |
| Fuel (Type) | Gasoline1 |
| Octane | 681 |
| Quantity | 15 gallons1 |
| Road consumption | |
| Cross country consumption | |
| Performance | |
| Max speed | 65 mph1 |
| Max speed towing | 20 mph1 |
| Cross country speed | |
| Road radius | 300 miles1 |
| Road radius towing | 260 miles1 |
| Cross country radius | |
| Turning radius | 17' 6"1 |
| Elevation limits | |
| Fording depth | 1' 6"1 |
| Trench crossing | |
| Vertical obstacle | |
| Climbing ability | 60%1 |
| Climbing ability towing | 45%1 |
| Suspension (Type) | Semi-elliptic1 |
| Wheels each side | |
| Wheels (Type) | 6.00x16, 6 ply mud and snow |
| Width | |
| Diameter | |
| Tire tread | |
| Track centers/tread |
Sources:
- The American Arsenal, 1996
