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The 1 + 1 ⁄ 4-ton, 4×4, Kaiser Jeep M715, sometimes called the "Five quarter (ton)", for its 1 + 1 ⁄ 4 (or 5 ⁄ 4) ton payload rating, is an American light military truck, based on the civilian Jeep Gladiator (SJ). Design and development for the M715 began in 1965, intended to replace the Dodge M37.
This 108 cu in (1,767 cc; 1.8 L) unit is an AMC designed air-cooled V4 engine that was only used in AMC's lightweight aluminium-bodied M422 'Mighty Mite' military vehicle, built from January 1960 to January 1963 as an air transportable (by the helicopters of the time) Jeep for the U.S. Marine Corps. [1]
In 1976 the M880/M890 series was put into production under a large contract, [5] [2] intended to replace previous Dodge M37 and Kaiser Jeep M715 trucks and their variants. The M880/890 trucks were adopted as part of a drive by the U.S. military to use COTS vehicles, with appropriate modifications, where such usage was feasible. [ 5 ]
The K311 is a 4x4 multipurpose 1 1/4–ton class cargo truck developed for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, and was introduced in 1980.It is commonly known as 4-5 (5/4) ton (4-5 톤) or military Dodge (군용 닷지), because it replaced and had similar appearance with Dodge M37.
The design was inspired by the Kaiser Jeep M715 military vehicle from the late 1960s that was based on the regular civilian production Jeep Gladiator pickup. [26] The Jeep Crew Chief concept rides on 20-inch beadlock wheels, and 40-inch military tires, but is mostly based on a Wrangler Unlimited stretched to a 139 in (3,531 mm) wheelbase. [27]
1963 Jeep Tornado engine. The Jeep Tornado engine was the first post-World War II U.S.-designed mass-produced overhead cam (OHC) automobile engine. [1] The 230.5 cu in (3.78 L) hemi-headed straight-six was introduced in mid-year 1962, and replaced the flathead "6-226" Willys Super Hurricane that was in use since 1954.
"Off-road Utility Vehicle" and "Midsize SUV" of Texas by the Texas Auto Writers Association [36] Highest Resale Value in the Compact SUV segment by J.D. Power [37] SEMA 4x4/SUV of the Year by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) [38] Motor Trend ' s SUV of the Year. [39] ALG Residual Value Award for Off-Road Utility segment [40]
M715 truck, cargo, troops, 1 1 ⁄ 4-ton, 4 × 4 (G890) M716 trailer, maintenance: telephone cable splicer, 1 ⁄ 4-ton (G857) M718 truck, ambulance, front-line, 1/4-ton, 4 × 4 M718A1 truck, ambulance, front-line, 1 ⁄ 4-ton, (1970) M720 dolly set, lift, transportable shelter: 3-ton (G898); includes M721, M722; M721 dolly, front; M722 dolly, rear