Willys MB, Military utility vehicle in Gaffney, United States.
The Willys MB is a four-wheel drive military utility vehicle produced during World War II, featuring a compact design measuring 132 inches (335 centimeters) in length and weighing around 2,450 pounds (1,111 kilograms), powered by a 60 horsepower four-cylinder engine that enabled it to traverse difficult terrains.
First introduced in 1941, the Willys MB was manufactured by Willys-Overland and Ford, with over 645,000 units produced by 1945, serving Allied forces in every theater of World War II and proving essential for reconnaissance, troop transport, and medical evacuation missions.
The Willys MB became a symbol of American wartime ingenuity and resilience, earning recognition from General Dwight Eisenhower as one of the most valuable vehicles of the Allied war effort, and its legacy continues through its influence on modern off-road vehicles and the Jeep brand.
The vehicle featured a Model 442 engine with a displacement of 134 cubic inches (2.2 liters), a three-speed manual transmission, and a range of approximately 285 miles (459 kilometers) on a full tank of 15 gallons (57 liters), making it reliable for extended operations.
In 1991, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers designated the Willys Jeep as an International Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark, recognizing its significant contribution to automotive and military technology development during and after World War II.
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