The DUKW (GMC type nomenclature, colloquially known as Duck) is a six-wheel-drive amphibious modification of the 2 + 1 ⁄ 2-ton CCKW trucks used by the U.S. military during …

gmc dukw Amphibious armored truck (1941-1945) United States of America - about 21,147 built The GMC DUKW ("D" - year 1942, "U" - utility, "K" - all-wheel drive, "W" - twin rear axles) was …

Feb 19, 2018 · Weighing in at 13,000 lbs in its regular configuration, the GMC DUKW was powered by a 4.0-liter, 94 horsepower GMC Model 270 straight-six engine. It had an on-road …

Jun 17, 2010 · The name DUKW is an acronym resulting from GMC model code: D indicates 1942 model year design, U is utility truck, amphibious, K for all-wheel drive, W for tandem rear …

The DUKW, unofficially pronounced Duck, was a six-wheel-drive amphibious modification of the 2 1/2-ton CCKW truck operated during World War II and the Korean War. The acronym DUKW …

During World War Two, the Army Chemical Corps used the DUKW to generate smoke screens during amphibious operations. This is a one-of-kind and unique display. The next photos show …

GMC DUKW 353 truck history. In 1942, the US Army, represented by the Commanding General, Service and Supply, appealed to the National Defense Research Committee to have an …

Jul 4, 2023 · Why not take an existing truck design, add a waterproof, ship-like, hull and a rear-mounted propeller, and give the army a truck that could move materials both on the water, and …

Mar 14, 2021 · The DUKW, better known simply as the “Duck”, is a six-wheel drive amphibious truck that was designed to land troops and cargo en masse in coastal locations without usable …

Built around the Banjo axle GMC 6x6 chassis, the DUKW has the same GMC 270 cubic inch engine and transmission. It has a very low seaboard but can handle some surprisingly rough …