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Harley-Davidson WLA
Harley-Davidson WLA
General Historical Information
Place of origin USA
Category Motorcycle
Debut in FHSW Debut in FH
Speed 105 km/h
General Ingame Information
Used by USA
Crew in‑game 1
Historical Picture
Harley Davidson WLA

Between 1941 and 1945 the Harley-Davidson company built around 90,000 military motorcycles of WLA type for the Allied armies. These bikes were derived from the civilian WLA version and converted to military use. They were durable and reliable, making it suitable for use in difficult conditions. The American motorcycle soldiers went through a very hard training, in contrast to the German army, the Allies rarely used them for combat missions. They were used mainly for courier, patrol and escort duties in the military and police. The Harley-Davidson had a 750 cc two-cylinder V engine with 23.5 hp, accelerating the motorcycle up to 105 km/h. The sidecar versions were a bit slower. Generally they were not armed. The sidecars, however, were sometimes equipped with a Thompson machine gun for self-defense.

The Harley motorcycle can transport two soldiers quickly. Though both riders are more exposed to enemy fire than in the Willys MB for example. The BMW R 75 with its sidecar can transport one more person.

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