HISTORY:
The Willys MB, the iconic vehicle that would become synonymous with the Jeep brand, emerged from the urgent need of the U.S. Army as World War II loomed. In 1940, the Army put out a design request for a lightweight, four-wheel-drive reconnaissance vehicle. Willys was one of three companies, along with Bantam and Ford, to respond. In November 1940, Willys delivered its prototype, the “Quad”. After heavy testing and redesigns, Willys was awarded the initial contract in July 1941 for the production of the Willys MB. However, to meet the immense demands of the war effort, Ford was also contracted to produce a nearly identical vehicle, the GPW.
From 1941 to 1945, over 600,000 Willys MB and Ford GPW vehicles were produced to a standardized design, making it the world’s first mass-produced four-wheel-drive car. These rugged and versatile vehicles became the workhorse of the Allied forces, serving in numerous roles from reconnaissance and troop transport to ambulance duty and even as gun platforms. Their reliability and go-anywhere capability earned them a legendary status among soldiers. After World War Two, the Willys MB’s legacy continued as it transitioned into the civilian market with the CJ (Civilian Jeep), forever shaping the future of off-road
One of the roles of the Willys MB was to tow trailer-mounted weaponry, and one of those trailers was the M20 equipped with the M45 Quad Gun mount, also known as the M55 trailer when combined.
Technical info
The Willys MB:
Weight: 2400 lbs
Top speed: around 65mph (with M55 trailer speed was between 10-20 mph
Horsepower: 60hp
Gears: 3
Armor: 6mm all around
Crew: 3 (driver, commander, loader)
Armament: 1x .50 M2HB (belt capacity: 100)
Ammo capacity: 800 (for M55) 200 (for onboard .50)
The M55 trailer:
Weight: 2950 lbs (fully equipped, including additional onboard ammo however, that ammo is not on the mount in this case due to weight considerations)
Armament: 1x M45 Quad .50 gun mount (belt capacity per gun: 200 or 800 rounds total)
Crew: 1
M45 mount stats
Total ammunition and the neggitive vertical guidence is incorrect due to this being from the M16 MGMC, all other info is correct
- yes
- no
- yes, make it removable
- no dont make it removable
- no, I dont want the vehicle
PLEASE NOTE: If the trailer is removable, it would allow the vehicle to move at its top speed of 65mph; however, it would give it access to only the single .50 M2HB with 800 rounds of total ammo (taking the place of the M55’s ammo). Essentially becoming the Willys MB M2HB (suggestion for that Willys Mb is already been made and is available in suggestions)