Italeri 6466 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 USAs allies all the way through to the 70s, including civil protection assignments.

Twee uitvoeringen mogelijk;

• British Royal Army - Malaisya 1948.
• U.S.Army, Normandië , France, 1994.

Afmeting; L 241mm