24 BULB BLACK OUT DRIVE LIGHT M201
24V 45W
24V Lamp Blackout Drive Light
For M201 and 24V Hotchkiss variants
Replacement bulb 24 volt for the blackout drive light on the mudguard. The blackout drive light was an essential part of the military lighting system, allowing blackout convoy driving with a restricted light beam. This 24V version is specific to later Hotchkiss M201 vehicles and for jeeps converted to 24V electrics.
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Voltage 24 Volt |
Application Blackout drive light |
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Vehicle M201 |
Type Replacement bulb |
Features
- 24V version
- For blackout drive light on mudguard
- Suitable for M201 Hotchkiss
- Replacement bulb cartridge
- Military specification
★ Replacement bulb for the blackout drive light, essential for a correctly functioning military lighting system on 24V vehicles.
Application
This bulb is specifically developed for the Hotchkiss M201 with 24V electrical system. The Hotchkiss M201 was produced from the late 1950s with 24V electrics and shielded (suppressed) ignition for improved reliability in military conditions and compatibility with radio equipment. Also suitable for jeeps converted from 6V or 12V to 24V.
Installation notes
The bulb is fitted into the blackout light mounted on the mudguard. Check before fitting that the voltage of your electrical system is indeed 24V — using a 24V bulb in a 6V or 12V system (or vice versa) leads to failures.
Compatibility
ONLY suitable for 24V electrical systems. NOT compatible with 6V (original Willys MB/Ford GPW) or 12V systems. The early Hotchkiss M201 (1955-1950s) still had 6V; later production (from late 1950s) changed to 24V with shielded ignition.
Historical context
Blackout lighting was a standard military provision for night-time convoy driving with minimal light emission. The Hotchkiss M201 in 24V version was used by the French Army until the 1980s and received a more robust electrical system for radio communication and operational reliability.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
|---|---|
| Military jeeps | |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |