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A jerrycan or jerrican is a fuel container made from pressed steel. It was designed in Germany in the 1930s for military use to hold 20 litres of fuel, and saw widespread use by both Germany and the Allies during the Second World War.
Stamped indentations stiffen the sides and allow expansion of the contents. Different colours designate the contents.
Stamped indentations stiffen the sides and allow expansion of the contents. Different colours designate the contents.
German containers for 20 litres of fuel. left: former container, right: Wehrmacht-Einheitskanister of 1941, manufacturer: Nirona
German containers for 20 litres of fuel. left: former container, right: Wehrmacht-Einheitskanister of 1941, manufacturer: Nirona
US-style jerrycans at Savannah Quartermaster Depot, Savannah, Georgia, 1943
US-style jerrycans at Savannah Quartermaster Depot, Savannah, Georgia, 1943
British pressed steel, 2-imperial-gallon (9 L) petrol cans: Strong, but heavy and expensive (1917)
British pressed steel, 2-imperial-gallon (9 L) petrol cans: Strong, but heavy and expensive (1917)
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A fuel container is a container such as a steel can, bottle, drum, etc. for transporting, storing, and dispensing various fuels.
One US gallon (3.79 litres) of gas in an F-style can
One US gallon (3.79 litres) of gas in an F-style can
A group of 25 kg (55 lb) liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in Malta
A group of 25 kg (55 lb) liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in Malta
1930s vintage 2-gallon petrol can
1930s vintage 2-gallon petrol can
WW2 4 imperial gallon (18L) can or Flimsy
WW2 4 imperial gallon (18L) can or Flimsy