AFV Club 35S17 M38A1 US 1/4 ton Utility Truck

The Willys M38 is an American military off-road vehicle from the post-war period. Prototypes of this vehicle appeared in 1949, and serial production of the basic version (M38) was carried out in 1950-1952, and the modernized version (M38A1) in 1952-1958. The total length of the vehicle was 3.38 meters with a width of 1.57 meters. The drive was provided by a single engine Willys MC with a maximum power of up to 60 HP. The maximum speed on the road was up to 97 km / h.

Basic version of the passenger car The Willys M38 was developed just before the outbreak of the Korean War of 1950-1953, and its production began in connection with the demand of the American armed forces for all-terrain vehicles for use in this war. In essence, the Willys M38 was a development of the famous Jeep from World War II. It differed from it, first of all, with a modified suspension, different electrical installations, lighting and headlights, and it was also better suited for negotiating small water obstacles. In 1952, a modernized version, designated M38A1, entered production. This car, compared to the M38, had, among other things: a different power unit with more power, different fenders and a longer wheelbase. Both types of cars were used mainly in the Korean War (1950-1953).