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 …

2024年4月15日 · The DUKW, commonly known as the “Duck,” is an amphibious truck that was developed by the United States during World War II. It was designed to meet the need for …

The GMC DUKW ("D" - year 1942, "U" - utility, "K" - all-wheel drive, "W" - twin rear axles) was soon colloquially known as the "duck" to both US Army and Marine infantrymen. This strange …

2023年1月12日 · Built by the General Motors Corporation from 1942 to 1945, the DUKW was a six-wheel amphibious truck on a 2.5-ton chassis whose letters stood for (in GMC lingo) the …

2018年10月17日 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the GMC DUKW (G-501 / Duck) Amphibious 6x6 Wheeled Transport Truck including pictures. …

2022年11月21日 · The DUKW, as designed by the NDRC team and produced by General Motors, proved itself to be unquestionably the most successful amphibious vehicle used by the U.S. – …

2011年7月7日 · DUKW Design The basic GMC model CCKW-353 truck chassis served as the foundation for the Duck. Added to that was a centrally controlled tire pressure system, a 25 …

2011年7月7日 · The DUKW was an amphibious version of the 2-1/2 ton General Motors cargo truck. It was developed by the US Army during World War II as a means to deliver cargo from …

2024年12月29日 · The DUKW (popularly pronounced "duck") is a six-wheel-drive amphibious truck that was designed by General Motors Corporation during World War II for transporting …

The DUKW justified the confidence that General Corlett had placed in it, and the "hot cargo" system, as practiced by the 7th Infantry Division, proved a reliable method of getting priority …