Italeri Dukw

Art. No.: 510006392 Art. Description: 1:35 DUKW Amphibious Vehicle. A special amphibious version was developed and built from the American tactical transport truck CCKW-353 2½ t 6x6 by General Motors, designed to meet the logistical requirements of the US Army landing troops to transport cargo directly and quickly from ships to the shore. The basic components are similar to those of the GMC road vehicle, featuring a six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 4,400 cm3 and six-wheel drive with three differentials. The DUKW was characterized by a welded, buoyant hull reinforced with horizontal ribs. Its strength lay in its extraordinary versatility and load capacity. It could carry a payload of 2,400 kg or 25 fully equipped men. DUKWs were deployed by the US Army, the Marines, and the armed forces of numerous allied countries in all theaters of war. They made a significant contribution during the landings at Salerno and Anzio, in Normandy during D-Day, at Utah Beach and Omaha Beach, as well as on the beaches of the Pacific.