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Posted by S. Bear [72.209.209.58] on Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 14:23:24 :
In Reply to: Hit the beaches? posted by The Dodge Boys [64.12.116.76] on Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 13:11:12 :
From the DUKW web page....
"A DUKW is an amphibious vehicle that was designed and built for use in World War II. They were originally built on the 2 1/2 ton CCKW Army truck sometimes called a "duce and an half". Now they are used mostly for commercial tours and adventure type rides on land and water. There are also some private collectors who keep and use them for their own use.
Another amphibious craft was the LARC which was made after WWII. The LARC is much larger that a dukw and needs a wide load permit just to drive down certain public roads.
Army DUKWS have been around since WWII have a proven track record and a loyal following of War Veterans and collectors alike. The U.S. Government and General Motors Corporation have put a lot of thought and engineering into this unique amphibious vehicle."