The DUKW (GMC type nomenclature, colloquially known as Duck) is a six-wheel-drive amphibious modification of the -ton CCKW trucks used by the U.S. military during World War II and the Korean War.

DUKW, 2.5-ton six-wheel amphibious truck used in World War II by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. Its primary purpose was to ferry ammunition, supplies, and equipment from supply ships in transport areas offshore to supply dumps and fighting units at the beach.

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 vehicle was massively produced and soldiered all around the globe, from the Mediterranean to Europe, Russia, the Pacific and the Far East.

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 year it was introduced (“D”-1942); its purpose (“U”-Utility); …

2015年10月9日 · The DUKW, also known as the “Duck,” was a six-wheeled amphibious vehicle used in World War II by the US military for transporting good and personnel over water. It was excellent at approaching and crossing beaches. The DUKW was only intended to last long enough for combat. The name “DUKW” comes from GMC’s naming convention:

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 goods and troops over land and water and for use approaching and crossing beaches in amphibious attacks. The DUKW was initially rejected by the armed services.

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 seas.

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 the markings and the different information placards that came on the DUKW.

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 transporting goods and troops over both land and water, proving particularly useful in amphibious landings where port facilities had been destroyed or were non-existent.

A DUKW is an amphibious vehicle that was designed and built for use in World War II. They were originally built on the 2 1/2 ton CCKW Army truck sometimes called a "duce and an half". Now they are used mostly for commercial tours and adventure type rides on land and water.