Ford supplied the US Army and Navy from 1942 to 1945 with trucks that became known in the Pacific as the "Burma Ford" or "Burma Jeep". These were 1.5-ton trucks with 4x4 chassis. The army received about 6,000 of these, the navy about 2,200.
The vehicle was powered by a 90 horsepower FORD six-cylinder engine.
Displacement: 3700cc.
4-speed transmission + 2-speed auxiliary gearbox.
About 1,000 cars had a five-ton winch.
4597x2184x2540mm.
Wheelbase: 2921mm (115in)
The hull was all metal.
About 4,700 of the modified Ford GTBCs with a bomb-handling ramp were built for the Navy in 1943-44. Total production exceeded 15,000 units.
The car had a strange radiator grille that somewhat resembled a Willys MA. A special feature was the placement of the passenger seat, which sat sideways facing the driver. (with normal seat placement, his legs would not fit forward).
I had the opportunity to ride in the Burma years ago and it's a very strange feeling to sit with your back out of the cab
Detail řidičova pracoviště. Motor zasahuje hluboko do "kabiny", takže spolujezdec je nucen sedět na nouzové boční (sklopné) sedačce.
Na snímku je typ GTBC s nástavbou pro manipulaci s bombami. Někdy označovaný jako Mk II.
Burma v provedení valník.
The vehicle was powered by a 90 horsepower FORD six-cylinder engine.
Displacement: 3700cc.
4-speed transmission + 2-speed auxiliary gearbox.
About 1,000 cars had a five-ton winch.
4597x2184x2540mm.
Wheelbase: 2921mm (115in)
The hull was all metal.
About 4,700 of the modified Ford GTBCs with a bomb-handling ramp were built for the Navy in 1943-44. Total production exceeded 15,000 units.
The car had a strange radiator grille that somewhat resembled a Willys MA. A special feature was the placement of the passenger seat, which sat sideways facing the driver. (with normal seat placement, his legs would not fit forward).
I had the opportunity to ride in the Burma years ago and it's a very strange feeling to sit with your back out of the cab
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Detail řidičova pracoviště. Motor zasahuje hluboko do "kabiny", takže spolujezdec je nucen sedět na nouzové boční (sklopné) sedačce.
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Na snímku je typ GTBC s nástavbou pro manipulaci s bombami. Někdy označovaný jako Mk II.
Period | - |
Type | - |
Camouflage | - |
Country | - |
Production No. | - |
Poznávací značka / evidenční číslo | - |
Tactical marking | - |
Name | - |
Unit | - |
Date (DD.MM.RRRR) | - |
Author | - |
Print size / 300 DPI | - |
Published with authors permit | - |
Author Website | - |
Burma v provedení valník.