1:32 Scale :During World War II, The US Amphibian Jeep was well known for its cleverly designed amphibious capabilities. The unique design criterion was first requested by the US Army Supply Division. The requirements were clearly illustrated: the vehicle would be four wheel drive, unladed weight of 2,600 pounds or less, carry 3 fully armed soldiers & 1 light machine gun with 2,000 rounds, and must travel efficiently on land and at least 5 MPH on water.In 1942, the Amphibian Jeep was placed in full production meeting all the design characters, slightly overweight but able to achieve 60 MPH on land and averaging 7 MPH on water. Thousands were produced and the Amphibian Jeep saw duty on the Western Front as well as the Pacific Theater.