DUKW - BRITISH ROYAL ARMY amphibious truck
This large triple shaft amphibian vehicle was developed during the 2nd World War for the American armed forces.
The aim was to build a vehicle to supply ammunition, food and materials - stored in the holds of transport ships - to invading troops occupying beachheads on enemy soil immediately after landing. The DUKW offered good navigating qualities and could move well off-road too, which, combined with its high load capacity, enabled it to perform its logistic role to the full. In the post-war years, it was widely used by USA's allies all the way through to the 70s, including civil protection assignments.
Twee uitvoeringen mogelijk;
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DUKW - British Royal Army - Malaisya 1948.
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DUKW - U.S.Army, Normandië, France, 1944.
Afmeting;
- Lang; 241mm
Schaal 1:35
Italeri 6466
