The USAAF and RAF created tactical air forces to support ground troop on D-Day and beyond. The RAF named theirs Second Tactical Air Force (2 TAF) commanded by Air Marshall Sir Arthur Coningham and consisted of 4 groups. One Group was No. 83 commanded by AVM Harry Broadhurst. 2TAF was responsible for 24 hour defense of ground forces using 1 Mustang wing, 4 Spitfire wings and 4 Typhoon wings. The 2 TAF was mobile with personnel requiring movement between all the groups. One means of transportation was the Jeep.
Specifications :
Manufacturer: Willys-Overland
Crew : 1 with up to 3 others
Weight (Gross) : 3,125 lb (1,417 kg)
Performance
Engine : Carburetor, liquid cooled, "Go Devil" 4 cylinder (Willys L-head), 60 hp @ 4.000 rpm, 134 cu. In. (2.200 cm3) displacement
Transmission : Warner T-84J / 3-speed synchro-mesh
Transfer case : Dana Spicer 18 / 2-speed
Gear shifter : floor mounted
Suspension:
Front axle : beam-leaf
Rear axle : beam-leaf
Brakes : Hydraulic
Front : drum
Rear : drum
Fuel Type : gasoline
Capacity : 15 US gallons (56.78 liters)
Range : 375 miles (600 km)
Electrical system : 6 volt, negative ground
Tires : (4) + (1) spare / 6 X 16 (non-directional)
Ground clearance : 8.75 in (22.22 cm
Fording depth : Standard : 18 in (45.72 cm / 0.4572 m)
Maximum : 21 in (53.34 cm / .05334 m)
Dimensions
Length : 132.75 in (3.371 m) Width : 62 in (1.5748 m Height : Top up : 69.75 in (1.77165 m)
Wheelbase : 80 in (2.032 m))
To top of steering wheel w/top down : 51.25 in (1.30175 m)