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M606/CJ-3B Truck, 1/4-Ton, 4x4 Utility

Above: CJ-3B as used in the Congo during the early 1960's.


Statistics

Country of Origin/Used by: USA
First Produced/Service Dates: 1963
Manufactured by: Willys/Kaiser Jeep International Corp., Oakland, California USA
Crew/Pass: 1/3
Armament: As fitted by user
Engine: Willys, F4-134, 4-cyl in-line gasoline engine producing 71hp (52.4 kW)
Miscellaneous Info: This vehicle was also produced by Mitsubishi in Japan as the CJ3B-J4 and J4C. US built machines had either 6-volt or 12-volt electrical systems, while Mitsubishi built vehicles usually had water-proof 24-volt electrics. All three types were in service in South Vietnam at the same time and used by both US and RSVN forces.  This vehicle followed the M38/CJ-3A Jeep in production.
Data Sheet Available:   M606 (CJ-3B) Data Sheet by Dave Haugh

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M606 (CJ-3B) Jeep Photos Dave Haugh - Oregon, USA

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U.S. Military Wheeled Vehicles Fred W. Crismon
Military Vehicles of the World Christopher F. Foss
The Observer's Military Vehicles Directory from 1945 Bart H. Vanderveen

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