The Gmc Dukw

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The Gmc Dukw

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Author : David Doyle
language : en
Publisher: Schiffer Military History
Release Date : 2021-01-28

The Gmc Dukw written by David Doyle and has been published by Schiffer Military History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-28 with History categories.

The General Motors Corporation DUKW was without a doubt the most successful amphibious military vehicle ever constructed. This is due in large part to the enormous amount of scientific and engineering talent that was devoted to the project. Included in the design team were America's Cup winner Rod Stephens, adventurer and environmentalist Dennis Puleston, and scientist and engineer Palmer C. Putnam. The DUKW was so successful and so widely used that Gen. Dwight Eisenhower described it as "one of the most valuable pieces of equipment produced by the United States during the war". This book chronicles the development and use of these vehicles from concept to combat in WWII and Korea. Through dozens of archival photos, many never before published, as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of surviving vehicles, these iconic armored fighting vehicles are explored, and their history is explained.

The Gmc 6x6 And Dukw

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Author : Jean-Michel Boniface
language : en
Publisher: Haynes Publishing
Release Date : 1990

The Gmc 6x6 And Dukw written by Jean-Michel Boniface and has been published by Haynes Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Technology & Engineering categories.

Gmc Dukw 353 Duck Amphibian Truck Technical Manual Tm 9 802

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Author : War Department
language : en
Publisher: Periscope Film, LLC
Release Date : 2012-03

Gmc Dukw 353 Duck Amphibian Truck Technical Manual Tm 9 802 written by War Department and has been published by Periscope Film, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03 with Transportation categories.

A modification of the 2-ton "deuce," the DUKW amphibious truck was designed in 1942 by a team that included a British sailor, an American yacht builder and an MIT engineer. Powered by a GMC Straight-6, 270 cubic inch engine, the DUKW's six drive wheels allowed it to move up to 50 mph on the road and at roughly 6 mph in water. It was the first vehicle ever designed to allow tire pressure to be adjusted from inside the cab, allowing it to operate easily and efficiently on sand, rock, gravel and paved roads. The vehicle lacked armor, but one in every four produced came equipped with a machine gun ring mount. Overall, the DUKW weighed 6.5 short tons empty and could carry 2.5 short tons or twelve soldiers. The DUKW's career in combat was unique, being used to ferry supplies and men from ship to shore, and operating in flooded environments. It was used in landings in the Pacific and European Theaters, including at D-Day, and many were also used during the Korean War at Inchon. Incidentally, the term "DUKW" is not a military term, but rather an acronym coined by General Motors. "D" stood for the year it was designed, 1942. "U" stood for "Utility," "K" for front wheel drive, and "W" for two powered rear axles. Over 21,000 DUKWs were built during WWII. Some remain in use today as amphibious tour buses. Originally created in 1945, this War Department technical manual contains a full description of the DUKW and shows how to operate and maintain it. Originally restricted, this manual was declassified long ago and is here reprinted in book form. Care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text.