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Last Stocked on 12/8/2024

Product Info

Title
DUKW Amphibious Truck
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2019
Dimensions
9x6x1.75"
NKG Part #
2147766334
MFG. Part #
WLG402411301
Type
Miniatures Box Set

Description

During World War II, it became apparent that there was a need for amphibious transport that could both ferry men to the beaches and shuttle supplies back and forth.

The DUKW (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 in WW2. It excelled at approaching and crossing beaches in amphibious warfare attacks.

The driver could adjust the tire pressure from within the cab, to allow for versatile terrain adaptability. Unique at the time of its development, this feature has since become standard on US amphibious vehicles.

The name DUKW comes from General Motors Corporation model nomenclature:

  • D, Designed in 1942
  • U, Utility
  • K, All-wheel drive
  • W, Dual-tandem rear axles
Contains one resin & metal vehicle, a stat card, decal sheets and damage markers

Miniatures are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.