1/4 Ton Amphibian Truck , Ford GPA
| GENERAL DATA | |||
| Other Designation(s) | Jeep |
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| Type | Multi-purpose light Amphibian Vehicle |
Radio Equipment | ? |
| Manufacturer(s) | Ford Motor Car
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| Crew | 1 + 3 passengers |
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| Production Quantity | 12778 |
Production Period | 1942-1943 |
| DIMENSIONS | |||
| Maximum Weight | 1950 kg |
Payload/Towing load | 363 kg / 454 kg |
| Length /hull | 4.62 m |
Width | 1.63 m |
| Height | 1.72 m |
Ground clearance | 0.20 m |
| Wheelbase | 2.13 m |
Ground pressure | ? kg/cm² |
| AUTOMOTIVE | |||
| Engine | Willys 441/442 Go-Devil |
Type & Displacement | L4, 2.2 liters |
| Horsepower (maximum) | 54 hp at 4000 rpm |
Power/Weight Ratio | 27.69 hp / ton |
| Gearbox | Warner T-84: 4 forward, 1 reverse |
Steering | Steering wheel |
| Brakes | Drums |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L Gasoline (Petrol) |
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Type | Semi-elliptic, 4x4 |
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| Road wheels | 2/side |
Shock absorbers | On each wheel |
| PERFORMANCES | |||
| Maximum Speed | 89 km/h on road |
Range | 402 km on road 322 km on road with trailer 56 km in water |
| Mileage | 11.8 L/100 km on road |
Maximum grade | ?° (from horizontal) |
| Trench crossing | ? m |
Vertical obstacles | ? m |
| Maximum fording depth | 0.46 m |
Minimum turning diameter | 10.60 m |
| Sources | |||
| AFV Database | Vehicles.com | - |
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