List of U.S. military jeeps

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.

World War II

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

Post World War II

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Willys M606 Ambulance: extended rear and raised top – U.S.M.C. photo.
 
Ford M151 – the longest used U.S. jeep.
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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)

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  • 1942–1943 Ford GPA – an amphibious hulled vehicle, similar to the DUKW, but mechanically a Ford GPW jeep

Willys / Jeep branded, but not jeep-like vehicles

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d 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