Model History and Information: The GMC DUKW was an amphibious 6x6 truck developed to move supplies directly from ship to shore. Its name follows GM nomenclature: D for its 1942 design series, U for utility, K for all-wheel drive and W for the tandem driven rear axles. Yellow Truck & Coach and Chevrolet built 21,147 examples between 1942 and 1945. The DUKW proved its value during the Allied invasions of Sicily and Italy, on the D-Day beaches of Normandy, and in the Pacific, where Marine Corps units used it to cross the coral reefs around islands such as Saipan and Guam.
Model Features & Details:
Diecast metal 1:43 scale model of the GMC DUKW
Factory-finished in olive drab with U.S. Army star markings and “USA 792832” registration
Boat-hull body with a ring-mounted machine gun and spare tire stowed at the bow
Comes mounted on a display base with a printed nameplate
Packaging: Clear-window Militaria Diecast box with printed artwork; the model is secured on its display base inside.
