The M151 Jeep is a multi-purpose utility vehicle that served a variety of battlefield roles. It represents a variation of the World War Two Wyllis-style jeep. The US Marine Corps utilized the M151 as a Fast Attack Vehicle (FAV) and fitted the system with a variety of weapons, weapon mounts, communications and reconnaissance equipment.
The M151 model was prone to tip over on extremely uneven terrain and the explosive unleaded fuel attributed to its fate. Built specifically for off-road use, the M151 could become unsafe to operate at highway road speeds. Roll bar kits were available for installation. Because of the rollover situation, the M151s were rendered inoperable by the Department of Defense upon standing down from frontline full-time service.
The M151 weapon system was replaced by the HMMWV Humvees in their roles in the US inventory. Canada replaced their M151s with the Iltis 4x4 utility truck.
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1960
Designation:M151 Classification Type:4x4 Multi-Purpose Light Utility Vehicle Contractor:Ford / Kaiser/ AM General Corporation / GM - USA Country of Origin: United States Number Built: Not Available
Operators: Canada, the United States of America and at least 15 other NATO countries.
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