M561 6x6 Gama Goat 1 1/4-ton Truck

The Gama Goat was a six-wheel-drive semi-amphibious off-road vehicle originally developed for use by the US Military for the war in Vietnam. It was famous for an articulated body, which allowed it to travel over exceptionally rough terrain and for a unique four wheel steering arrangement with the front and rear wheels turning in opposite directions.

The vehicle's nickname came from two sources; "Gama" from the name of the inventor of its powered articulated joint, Roger Gamount, and "Goat" for its mountain goat-like off-road ability. Its military designation was M561, 6x6 tactical 1.5-ton truck. There was also an ambulance version known as the M792.

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[palonejr]

I drove one and rode in one many times in the Army.

It was a tough little truck and I never saw it get stuck.

Because it was made to swim, you had to climb in the front to get to the bucket seat.

I never rode in one that had a heater.

It was an optional kit.

The engine on this vehicle was right behind you.

It was so loud it would deafen you.

Because you were steering both the front and rear tires, it was not easy to make a tight turn.

Bobby 8TH Infantry Division Germany 1974

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[spankybrandonf]

i would love to find one in good condition to buy

[peepeevagi]

It'd make a neat swamp goer or Ice cap surveyor.

And at only 10 grand a piece, militaries should still be using it.

[BrundukasLT]

ur born was fail

[LVhatersofh8rs]

full of fail