DUKW (80th D-Day Anniversary)

D-DAY EIGHTY SERIES 1944/2024 – New decals sheet for 4 versions – Color
Instuction sheet

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To meet the logistical needs of the US Army landing forces in transferring
loads quickly and efficiently from ships to beaches, the American CCKW-353
2½ t 6×6 amphibious version tactical transport truck was designed and built
for this purpose. The basic vehicle components were the same as the road
truck with its 4,400 cm3 6-cylinder engine, three differentials and six
driving wheels. The DUKW was characterized by a welded hull to make it
amphibious, which was then reinforced by horizontal ribs. Its key attribute
however was its extraordinary versatility and load capacity. It could carry
a 2,400 kg payload or 25 fully equipped troops. DUKWs were deployed
extensively in all theaters of war by the U.S. Army, U.S. Marines and the
armed forces of numerous Allied countries. Notably, they featured in many
significant WW11 beach landings including the D-Day Normandy landings at
Utah and Omaha and also at Salerno, Anzio and on the beaches of the Pacific
campaign.