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Ford's Willow Run works kicked out one per hour at their peak! Can you imagine? Even then the amount of tech etc. to build a 4 engine bomber - amazing!!!
Chrysler made (and improved) the Bofors AA guns.

Chrysler Corporation, Gun Maker: Bofors Guns of World War II



Redesigned the Wright Cyclone used in the B-29.

B-29 Superfortress - Chrysler and Dodge contributions



They helped build the M3, Sherman and Pershing, volunteering to give up the profits on those.

The Saturn 5 and some newer main battle tank called the Abrams or something.

A brief history of Chrysler military work

I bet there are a lot of interesting stories from all the auto companies at the time.
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