Harley Davidson WLA

Description

The principal US motorcycle was a slightly modified version of the civilian Harley Davidson WLA. The modifications were the addition of a submachine gun bracket, a box for submachine gun ammunition and dimmed lights. In addition, special tires were manufactured for desert operations.

The Canadian army used a different version of the same motorcycle, the Harley Davidson WLC.

Technical Details

Harley Davidson WLA
Crew
Crew (total) 1
Crew
  • Driver
Physical characteristics
Weight 0.26 t
Length 2.24 m
Width 0.92 m
Height 1.04 m
Armour
Armour (max) - mm
Performance
Speed (max) 105 km/h
Engine
Engine Harley-Davidson, WLA
Net h.p. 23
Cylinders 2
Displacement 739 cc

Images

Side view of the Harley Davidson WLA
Harley Davidson WLA

Further Reading

Forum discussion of the Harley Davidson WLA
Forum discussion at the Tanks in World War 2 Forum, about the Harley Davidson WLA.
List of preserved Harley Davidson WLA
List of entries at the Preserved Military Vehicle Registry Project on the Harley Davidson WLA.

Sources

  1. Office of the Chief of Ordnance. Catalogue of Standard Ordnance Items : Volume I - Tank and Automotive. 1945.

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This page was last updated 2010-10-23 18:12:45.