List of U.S. military jeeps

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This is a list of military light utility vehicles, of the kind commonly referred to as jeeps, and typically classified as 14-ton payload rated, manufactured by U.S. automakers, in order of first creation.

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World War II

World War II era jeep built by Ford, using the Willys-Overland design. JeepVWM.jpg
World War II era jeep built by Ford, using the Willys-Overland design.

Post World War II

Willys M606 Ambulance: extended rear and raised top - U.S.M.C. photo. M606 Ambulance USMC photo A194522 3D-13-0211-68--mmu get jpeg (cropped).jpg
Willys M606 Ambulance: extended rear and raised top – U.S.M.C. photo.
Ford M151 - the longest used U.S. jeep. AMG M151 A2 (1978) GB (owner Gavin Broad).JPG
Ford M151 – the longest used U.S. jeep.
1961 M422 Mighty Mite 1961 M422 Mighty Mite.jpg
1961 M422 Mighty Mite
Ford GPA next to a regular World War II jeep Ford GPA.jpg
Ford GPA next to a regular World War II jeep

The U.S. has also used military vehicles that are directly related to jeeps, or were Willys / Jeep branded, but that digress significantly from the jeep vehicle-concept:

The amphibious jeep (WW II)

Willys / Jeep branded, but not jeep-like vehicles

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Cool Jeeps You Never Saw - 4-Wheel & Off-Road Magazine
  2. Evolution Of Deep Water Fording and the Jeep
  3. Built to Fly - Army Tests Aluminum Jeep – Popular Science, Feb 1954, p.162
  4. Foster, Patrick R. (2014). Jeep: The History of America's Greatest Vehicle. Motorbooks. p. 63. ISBN   9780760345856.
  5. 3/4 ton 4x4 - G503 Military Vehicle Forums