{"product_id":"tariff-dukw-80th-d-day-anniversary-ita6392","title":"italeri TARIFF DUKW (80th D-Day Anniversary)   (ITA6392)","description":"\u003cp\u003eD-DAY EIGHTY SERIES 1944\/2024 – New decals sheet for 4 versions – Color\u003cbr\u003eInstuction sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFIGURES NOT INCLUDED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo meet the logistical needs of the US Army landing forces in transferring\u003cbr\u003eloads quickly and efficiently from ships to beaches, the American CCKW-353\u003cbr\u003e2½ t 6×6 amphibious version tactical transport truck was designed and built\u003cbr\u003efor this purpose. The basic vehicle components were the same as the road\u003cbr\u003etruck with its 4,400 cm3 6-cylinder engine, three differentials and six\u003cbr\u003edriving wheels. The DUKW was characterized by a welded hull to make it\u003cbr\u003eamphibious, which was then reinforced by horizontal ribs. Its key attribute\u003cbr\u003ehowever was its extraordinary versatility and load capacity. It could carry\u003cbr\u003ea 2,400 kg payload or 25 fully equipped troops. DUKWs were deployed\u003cbr\u003eextensively in all theaters of war by the U.S. Army, U.S. Marines and the\u003cbr\u003earmed forces of numerous Allied countries. Notably, they featured in many\u003cbr\u003esignificant WW11 beach landings including the D-Day Normandy landings at\u003cbr\u003eUtah and Omaha and also at Salerno, Anzio and on the beaches of the Pacific\u003cbr\u003ecampaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eType Military vehicles\u003cbr\u003ePeriod Second World War\u003cbr\u003eSKILL 3\u003cbr\u003eModel Dim. 24.1 cm\u003cbr\u003eBox Dim. 373 x 241 x 60 mm\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Emery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45450473144422,"sku":null,"price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1111\/3896\/files\/ITA6392_5f8510aa-d470-4f07-b6a2-de308b974cd4.jpg?v=1776180331","url":"https:\/\/hamilton-hobbies.myshopify.com\/products\/tariff-dukw-80th-d-day-anniversary-ita6392","provider":"Hamilton Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}