Jeep Willys MB 1941

Jeep Willys MB 1941
Paese	Usa
digitare	Tout-terrain di Véhicule
Argomento	Album di 36 foto walk-around di una "Jeep Willys MB 1941"

Galerie photo sur une Jeep Willys MB 1941, La Jeep Willys MB est un véhicule tout-terrain léger conçu en 1940 et sorti d'usine en 1943 sur un cahier des charges de l'armée américaine.

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The Willys MB, formally designated as the U.S. Army Truck, 1/4-ton, 4×4, Command Reconnaissance, is one of the most significant and recognizable vehicles of World War II. It was a rugged, simple, and highly effective utility vehicle that became the primary light wheeled transport for Allied forces.

Key Design Features

Open Body: Characterized by its iconic, simple, boxy shape with a flat hood and slab-sided body. It featured a functional design with no doors for quick entry and exit in combat situations.
Fold-Down Windshield: The windshield could be folded flat onto the hood, reducing the vehicle’s profile in combat.
Grille: Early 1941 models featured a welded flat-iron “slat” grille, but this was quickly standardized to the more cost-effective and familiar nine-slot stamped steel grille.
Willys MB Engine: Powered by the highly reliable Willys L134 “Go-Devil” four-cylinder engine.
Trasmissione: Equipped with four-wheel drive (4×4) and a two-speed transfer case, giving it exceptional off-road capability for its time.

Technical Specifications (Approximate)

Component	Specificazione
Motore	Willys L134 “Go-Devil” 4-Cylinder, L-Head
Horsepower	60 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque	105 lb-ft
Transmission	3-speed manual (T-84)
Weight (Curb)	Approx. 2,450 lbs (1,113 kg)
Max Speed	Approx. 65 mph (105 km/h)

Historical Impact

The Willys MB was standardized for mass production alongside the nearly identical Ford GPW. Over 600,000 of these vehicles were produced during the war, serving as everything from reconnaissance vehicles and ambulances to light artillery tractors. Its ruggedness and versatility were unmatched.

General George C. Marshall, US Army Chief of Staff during WWII, called the Jeep: “America’s greatest contribution to modern warfare.”