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 World War II and the Korean War.

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.

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); …

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. The global defense reference actively compiled since 2003

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. – or any other military – to date.

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 inch propeller, a rudder, bilge...

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 ships at sea, directly to...

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 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.

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 cargo...