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.

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.

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); …

2010年6月17日 · Though hardly sleek or stylish, the hull of this truck was designed by famed yacht designer and 1937 America’s Cup winner Roderick Stephens. The automotive components were developed by GMC, based on its 2 1/2-ton, 6x6 model CCKW cargo truck.

2024年5月17日 · This DUKW is a 6×6 amphibious vehicle that was originally produced under contract to the US Military in the 1940s and was later modified for recreational tours in Seattle, Washington.

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.

2018年1月14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.

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.

2022年8月12日 · Despite the bad reputation gained by poorly converted civilian versions, the original DUKW, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, remains a WWII hero and undoubtedly the most iconic...

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.