FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The World War II Jeep exhibit at the National Museum of the United States Army showcases the iconic military vehicle that revolutionized battlefield transportation. The display details the technical specifications of the Willys MB and Ford GPW models, which saw production of over 600,000 units during World War II. The exhibit highlights the Jeep's versatility as a command vehicle, weapons carrier, and ambulance.
Photograph by David Coleman. The World War II Jeep exhibit presents detailed specifications of this revolutionary military vehicle, which first appeared on battlefields in 1942. The display showcases the Jeep's technical features, including its four-cylinder, 134-cubic-inch engine producing 54 horsepower, three-speed transmission with four-wheel drive transfer case, and 15-gallon fuel capacity. The exhibit details the vehicle's compact dimensions, with an 80-inch wheelbase and overall length, designed to accommodate one driver and three passengers or 500 pounds of cargo. Manufactured by both Willys-Overland and Ford, the Jeep's versatile design allowed it to serve multiple roles, from command vehicle to ambulance. The display includes period equipment such as the folding canvas top and jerry can fuel container, demonstrating how this quarter-ton general purpose vehicle became an enduring symbol of American military innovation and adaptability.
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Location: National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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